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MA11 VZV

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,010 mi
Last recorded52,010 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 VZV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 52,010 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 52,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 47,401 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspention top mount slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 47,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush split /worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspention top mount slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 44,023 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front top suspension mount has slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2022 42,098 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 38,218 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 38,218 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 31,804 miles

Nearside Front slight strut mount play

Rear corroded exhaust box

Fail 3 Dec 2019 31,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight strut mount play

Rear corroded exhaust box

Pass 24 Nov 2018 27,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2017 24,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 19,679 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 15,321 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

Offside rear brake is slightly binding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Very difficult to hold engine speed between 2500 and 3000 RPM whilst doing emission test.

Pass 3 Apr 2014

Covers fitted to both sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very difficult to hold engine speed steady during emissions test.

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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MA11 VZV is a 2011 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MA11 VZV, 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 MA11 VZV registered?

MA11 VZV is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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