CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN11 BLJ

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,901 mi
Last recorded70,901 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Abarth
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 BLJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,901 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,502 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 64,853 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

play in top strut mounts

Pass 20 Apr 2023 61,838 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 58,998 miles

rear axel and lower spring cups corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 58,993 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axel and lower spring cups corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 51,658 miles

rear axle/sub frame corroded. rear brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 2 Dec 2019 46,988 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 31 Dec 2018 40,809 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 34,594 miles

Drivers door handle faulty (outer) but door is still readily opened form outside

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 34,594 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Suspected caliper issue (3.1.6b)

Drivers door handle faulty (outer) but door is still readily opened form outside

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 27,259 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 21,163 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 15,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 12,444 miles

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

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

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
Full Abarth 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN11 BLJ is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black 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 HN11 BLJ, 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

How do I check the history of HN11 BLJ?

You can check the full history of HN11 BLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN11 BLJ registered?

HN11 BLJ is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is HN11 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN11 BLJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN11 BLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN11 BLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.