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A16 KOM

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,805 mi
Last recorded60,805 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KOM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 60,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 60,802 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,493 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 52,826 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 47,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 47,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 40,900 miles

slight play top shocker mounts[ front]

Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,583 miles

front top shocker mounts worn

Fail 25 Jun 2020 39,577 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front top shocker mounts worn

Pass 16 May 2019 38,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,234 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,138 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 28,138 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective unable to unreel to check seat belt webbing and test catch device (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 20,776 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 20,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 16,335 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 14,362 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 14,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tread

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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A16 KOM is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 49,717 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 KOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 KOM is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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