Highlights
- Left-hand-drive US import, now registered on UK plates
- Current advisory-free UK MOT valid until January 2027
- Also holds a current French Contrôle Technique valid until March 2028
- The vendor states the exhaust note is reminiscent of a Ferrari
The Appeal
The Abarth 500 is a turbocharged, performance-focused version of the Fiat 500, offering genuine hot hatch fun in a small, city-friendly package. The Phase 2 model boasts 160bhp from its 1.4-litre MultiAir turbocharged four-cylinder engine, as well as a five-speed manual gearbox and Koni FSD suspension, giving it a more focused, responsive feel on the road. Updates for this version included a redesigned interior, highlighted by a standard seven-inch TFT digital instrument display, helping it feel more modern without losing its character.
This 2015 example has been imported from the United States and is now registered on UK plates, with the tailgate and lights replaced to comply with European regulations. It benefits from both a current UK MOT and a current French Contrôle Technique, offering flexibility for cross-Channel use. The exhaust, which the seller believes may not be standard, is said to produce a characterful Ferrari-like note. It should make an exciting companion for weekend drives, which remains perfectly usable on a day-to-day basis.
Key Information
- Mileage: 108,005 miles indicated
- Originally registered in the United States, now on UK plates, first registered with the DVLA in January 2026
- Technical inspection status: UK MOT valid until January 2027; also holds a current French Contrôle Technique valid until March 2028
- Technical specs: 1.4-litre MultiAir turbocharged four-cylinder, 160bhp, five-speed manual
- Paperwork: Contrôle Technique certificate and invoice, previous US Certificate of Title, UK V5C, MOT certificate and emissions test results, invoices for replacement tailgate and headlamps, UK import documentation
The Detail
- White paintwork
- Black Alcantara upholstery with red stripes and stitching
- Satin grey 16-inch wheels with red accents, framing red brake callipers
- Continental ContiProContact tyres
- Cruise control
- ‘Sport’ mode; sharpens throttle response, increases steering weight, allows full torque output, alters traction control limits
- CD-stereo
- Tailgate replaced with a European-style unit
- There appears to be some slight water ingress in the rear light lenses
- The vendor describes the interior as in average condition
- Exhaust system may not be standard; the vendor reports it sounds like a Ferrari on start-up and while driving
- Underside has been inspected by the vendor and appears free from modifications
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