Abarth 500 - 2009
251.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Abarth 500, model year 2009.
Sample size: 879 cars, 2,144 tests and 5,385 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 879 cars
The 2009 Abarth 500 has an overall defect rate of 251 per 100 vehicles, which is 19% lower than the average for its year at 310 per 100. This model shows increased defect rates with higher mileage, particularly in the 31,000 to 62,000-mile range, where it significantly exceeds the average. Notably, the Abarth 500 performs better than average in categories like steering, visibility, and lights and electrics. It shows a lower incidence of issues in these areas, making it a relatively reliable choice in comparison to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 879 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 14.4% better
100.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 56.4% better
7.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 37.6% better
14.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 31.3% better
55.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 13.9% better
258.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 100 tests
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 18.1% better
34.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▲ 67.5% better
2.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 13.4% better
29.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 517
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 513
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 470
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 464
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 225
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 179
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 150
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 143
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 126
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 117
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 150
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 75
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 51
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 32