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J15 MBK

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,656 mi
Last recorded48,656 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 MBK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 48,656 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 47,815 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 46,833 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 46,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 46,200 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 42,825 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 29,189 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 29,189 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on edges 205/40-17

Pass 8 Nov 2018 28,372 miles

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))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 19,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

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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J15 MBK is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J15 MBK, 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 J15 MBK registered?

J15 MBK is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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