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BD11 FSS

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,476 mi
Last recorded92,476 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 FSS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 92,476 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 87,863 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,075 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 74,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 72,129 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,270 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 70,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust corroded

N/s/r hand brake cable insecure

Pass 2 May 2019 64,691 miles

advised front tyres worn edges cracking

advised osf lower ball joint slight play

advised rear cracking tread

advised top shock mount osf worn

Fail 23 Apr 2019 64,683 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advised front tyres worn edges cracking

advised osf lower ball joint slight play

advised rear cracking tread

advised top shock mount osf worn

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,724 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,436 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,658 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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BD11 FSS is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD11 FSS, 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 BD11 FSS registered?

BD11 FSS is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is BD11 FSS safe to buy?

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