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AEE 1L

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,851 mi
Last recorded105,851 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEE 1L
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 105,851 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 104,283 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 99,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 95,953 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 90,623 miles

boot release handle stiff in operation but able to open and fully close tail gate (boot open warning message on dash when tailgate is latched fully closed ) (possible faulty sensor? )

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit in the centre tread

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 7 Feb 2022 90,614 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

boot release handle stiff in operation but able to open and fully close tail gate (boot open warning message on dash when tailgate is latched fully closed ) (possible faulty sensor? )

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit in the centre tread

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable hanger corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,862 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 75,853 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up and bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear brake discs rusted and poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,323 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,307 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 51,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,365 miles

both rear shocker top mounts seperating

Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,014 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,244 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 28,244 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AEE 1L is a 2011 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEE 1L, 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 AEE 1L registered?

AEE 1L is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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