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E1 BTE

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 BTE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 118,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 115,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front door handle becoming insecure to fixings

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 2 Feb 2024 113,013 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 113,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi worn

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 110,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,674 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 103,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running light out

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,087 miles

i)front and rear coil springs corroded ii)near side rear road wheel inner bead rim distorted

Fail 25 Jul 2019 98,087 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

i)front and rear coil springs corroded ii)near side rear road wheel inner bead rim distorted

Fail 20 Jul 2019 97,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 94,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 88,108 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 88,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,083 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 72,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,650 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,731 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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E1 BTE is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E1 BTE, 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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E1 BTE is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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