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MV11 UBD

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,584 mi
Last recorded78,584 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 UBD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 78,584 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 69,170 miles

Offside Rear light cover damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust box outerskin rusted/clamp rusted away

Fail 3 Sep 2024 69,168 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear light cover damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust box outerskin rusted/clamp rusted away

Pass 19 Sep 2023 58,723 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting away

Fail 11 Sep 2023 58,721 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inside

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting away

day time running lights not working

Pass 16 Sep 2022 48,625 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened covered in grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside offside day time running light not working

Fail 2 Sep 2022 48,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened covered in grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside offside day time running light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2021 39,654 miles

Nearside Front headlights lever adjuster rod brocken

Fail 21 Aug 2021 39,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear axle excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front headlights lever adjuster rod brocken

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,973 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 30,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 275,357 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 27,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,409 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 24,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear shock absorber outer casings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,569 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 12,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MV11 UBD is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MV11 UBD, 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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MV11 UBD is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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