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CW09 NEL

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,779 mi
Last recorded125,779 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW09 NEL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 125,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 117,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat doesn't tilt - handle missing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded 10mm wide on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

boot only opens with key - suspect touch pad fault

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split

centre to rear exhaust join clamp is corroded through - exhaust is secure

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

Fail 23 Apr 2025 117,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat doesn't tilt - handle missing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded 10mm wide on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

boot only opens with key - suspect touch pad fault

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split

centre to rear exhaust join clamp is corroded through - exhaust is secure

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

Pass 12 Apr 2024 105,241 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 105,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,134 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 94,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage is hitting against ride height sensor linkage

Fail 15 Jun 2022 94,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage is hitting against ride height sensor linkage

Pass 19 Nov 2021 89,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre split inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 63,605 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,093 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,015 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,719 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 47,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,396 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,006 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 32,677 miles

ADVISE offside front inner wheel arch (part worn away)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,677 miles

ADVISE offside front inner wheel arch (part worn away)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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CW09 NEL 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 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 CW09 NEL, 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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CW09 NEL is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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