Common problems by part
Abarth 500 road wheels problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 14,241 MOT tests · Updated
At 6 years, 0.1 in 100 MOT tests of the Abarth 500 failed on road wheels, against 0.2 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 14,241 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 13 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 13 ages from 3 to 15 years, 102,099 MOT tests
- MOT tests at 6 years: 14,241 for the Abarth 500
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.1 fails per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.2 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 6 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A road wheels fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
Abarth 500 road wheels fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8,993 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 11,754 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 13,129 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| 6 | 14,241 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| 7 | 13,655 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 8 | 10,664 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 9 | 8,079 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| 10 | 5,682 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| 11 | 4,231 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| 12 | 3,836 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| 13 | 3,568 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| 14 | 2,579 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| 15 | 1,688 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
All first-use years of the Abarth 500 pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the road wheels at 6 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Road wheel condition: slightly distorted: 0.9 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.5. Road wheel slightly distorted MOT advisory
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How to check on a test drive
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Road wheel condition: slightly distorted.
Check one Abarth 500, not the average
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- Check an Abarth 500's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
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Other Abarth 500 problems
Road wheels on rival models
- Toyota Aygo road wheels problems: 0.1 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.1 for the Abarth 500 (88,169 MOT tests)
- Kia Picanto road wheels problems: 0.1 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.1 for the Abarth 500 (60,091 MOT tests)
- Volkswagen Up road wheels problems: 0.0 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.1 for the Abarth 500 (47,381 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Abarth 500 have more road wheels problems than other cars?
0.1 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.2 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 14,241 MOT tests).
How common are Abarth 500 road wheels problems?
0.1 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years failed on road wheels, against 0.2 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 14,241 MOT tests).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 102,099 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare