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BE56 EVS

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,485 mi
Last recorded48,485 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE56 EVS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 48,485 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi pipe has damage

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth some 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable support bracket broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 48,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake pipe/hose support bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi pipe has damage

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth some 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable support bracket broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 42,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) More so N/S/Front ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil at gearbox/engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad thickness some 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Support bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both rear hand brake cable support brackets broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Top lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 42,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) More so N/S/Front ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil at gearbox/engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad thickness some 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Support bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both rear hand brake cable support brackets broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Top lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 38,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 38,428 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 32,595 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 26,949 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 23,283 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 23,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 19,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 16,029 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 21,631 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,275 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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BE56 EVS is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BE56 EVS, 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 BE56 EVS registered?

BE56 EVS is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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