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M12 EEE

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,290 mi
Last recorded39,290 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 EEE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 39,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 37,863 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high viz (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 37,863 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high viz (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 35,783 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2022 34,180 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2021 32,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 30,498 miles

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

secondary layer of backbox corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 28,561 miles

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2018 27,097 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 25,088 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit. (2mm)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,511 miles

Advise offside front inner brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished between tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished between tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 19,609 miles

Advise nail in offside rear centre tyre.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,839 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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M12 EEE is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M12 EEE, 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 M12 EEE registered?

M12 EEE is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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