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DA11 LZS

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

109,556 mi
Last recorded109,556 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 LZS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 109,556 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 109,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 18,105 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 18,105 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 102,310 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 102,302 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))

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 Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 88,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 88,024 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 74,951 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,473 miles

Rear exhaust back box is corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2021 65,473 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box is corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,980 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 60,979 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,968 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 52,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,935 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 45,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,558 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake mounting broken

Fail 19 Jul 2016 37,062 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake mounting broken

Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,374 miles

both rear tyres splits to inside sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2015 29,374 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres splits to inside sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2014 21,950 miles

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

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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DA11 LZS is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DA11 LZS, 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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DA11 LZS is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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