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MR05 BUT

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,462 mi
Last recorded134,462 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 BUT
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 134,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 131,887 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 122,888 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 122,888 miles

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks earth cable, very loose. next to the live terminal on the battery (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 110,856 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,738 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 82,672 miles

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

exhaust worn,

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,360 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 75,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,018 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 40,040 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 30,292 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,360 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MR05 BUT 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 86.7%.

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 MR05 BUT, 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 MR05 BUT registered?

MR05 BUT is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is MR05 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR05 BUT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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