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BN11 LSE

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,375 mi
Last recorded94,375 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 LSE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 94,375 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,311 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 90,305 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 85,258 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 71,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,431 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 50,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 50,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 45,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 35,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 35,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,572 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Fail 21 Jan 2015 32,571 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/f trye tread wearing low 3mm

Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 25,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BN11 LSE is a 2011 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN11 LSE, 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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BN11 LSE is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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