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J88 YNE

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,656 mi
Last recorded28,656 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 YNE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 28,656 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 27,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 27,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 27,078 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 26,667 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,092 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 26,092 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 24,138 miles

Front brake discs are in poor condition, excessive corrosion to inner brake surface

N/s/r tyre is worn to the legal limit 1.6mm

Rear seats and belts not inspected, no access

Pass 13 Sep 2018 20,753 miles

All brake pads worn close to wear indicators

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2017 18,690 miles

O/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 18,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,244 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 14,609 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 14,609 miles

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

N/s/f Tyre badly worn on inner edge, no cord exposed at time of MOT

Pass 20 Sep 2014 12,418 miles

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

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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J88 YNE is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J88 YNE, 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

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What year was J88 YNE registered?

J88 YNE is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is J88 YNE safe to buy?

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