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N28 CAR

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,374 mi
Last recorded41,374 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 CAR
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 41,374 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 39,928 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 39,921 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 38,221 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 38,221 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 36,421 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 32,987 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 30,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 30,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 27,574 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 25,501 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 25,099 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 24,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Sep 2015 23,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 21,598 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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N28 CAR is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N28 CAR, 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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N28 CAR is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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