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DP11 AFX

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,798 mi
Last recorded59,798 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 AFX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 59,798 miles

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

Front Under body tray fitted difficult to access some component

Under body sealant used difficult to access some component

Pass 25 Mar 2023 59,075 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Macp struts and front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened dead axle and coil spring cups/arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 56,504 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 56,098 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 56,098 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 56,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 53,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS + OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,717 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 49,707 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS + OS rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached NS +OS upper bush's (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper fouling each other due to size (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,020 miles

Front tyres close to wear marker

air freshener removed from mirror

Pass 13 May 2016 40,550 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 40,550 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,879 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear

o/s/f wiper blade slight worn

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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DP11 AFX is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DP11 AFX, 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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What year was DP11 AFX registered?

DP11 AFX is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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