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BA54 BGS

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,980 mi
Last recorded55,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA54 BGS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 55,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 55,823 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

some play in both front top mounts

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,371 miles

Both top mounts have some play

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 52,507 miles

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

Front top mounts worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,115 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 51,113 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 41,973 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 41,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 33,075 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,288 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 21,926 miles

rear tyres 2mm tread

Fail 24 Oct 2014 21,926 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres 2mm 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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BA54 BGS is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA54 BGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA54 BGS registered?

BA54 BGS is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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