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AE55 ESE

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,324 mi
Last recorded59,324 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ESE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 59,324 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 59,317 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 58,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 58,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 56,944 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 55,583 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2022 55,555 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,300 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 52,300 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,715 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 40,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 40,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 34,826 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 34,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 25,388 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre has screw in outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 19,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 15,356 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 12,673 miles

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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AE55 ESE is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE55 ESE, 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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What year was AE55 ESE registered?

AE55 ESE is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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