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K55 PHO

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,726 mi
Last recorded98,726 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 PHO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 98,726 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 98,726 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 95,769 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 92,841 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 89,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 86,863 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 86,849 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 84,505 miles

rear tail pipe corroded - outer skin - not blowing

Fail 15 Jul 2020 84,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear tail pipe corroded - outer skin - not blowing

Pass 21 May 2019 80,841 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 80,837 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,393 miles

Nearside Front washer jet supplies insufficient fluid

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

Pass 10 May 2017 62,004 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 62,004 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 61,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

All tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,891 miles

both rear tyre inner edges starting to wear

Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,157 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 38,157 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,891 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

damage to undertray

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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K55 PHO is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K55 PHO, 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 K55 PHO registered?

K55 PHO is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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