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MT11 HHB

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,777 mi
Last recorded72,777 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 HHB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 72,777 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 72,770 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 72,155 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 72,147 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,431 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 68,929 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 61,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top plate ,under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,588 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 58,587 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,685 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 55,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 54,632 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear corrosion on suspension

Fail 8 Oct 2018 54,627 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,071 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,209 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,998 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 40,998 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2015 37,174 miles

drivers door handle insicure but still opens

offside screen washer weak

Fail 23 May 2015 37,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door handle insicure but still opens

offside screen washer weak

Pass 17 May 2014 19,826 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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MT11 HHB is a 2011 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT11 HHB, 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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MT11 HHB is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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