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GB11 BAB

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,790 mi
Last recorded96,790 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB11 BAB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 96,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost lower arm bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded ands peeling but not leaking gasses.

Fail 22 Apr 2026 96,790 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to the reinforcing cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to the reinforcing cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost lower arm bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded ands peeling but not leaking gasses.

Pass 30 Apr 2025 82,258 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 75,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 72,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 67,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,580 miles

nsf suspension mountain noisy

Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,846 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,734 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 50,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 39,052 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,299 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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GB11 BAB is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GB11 BAB, 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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GB11 BAB is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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