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K5 XXE

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,892 mi
Last recorded62,892 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 XXE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 62,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 57,891 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 52,633 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 14 Nov 2022 48,691 miles

Both front top shock mounts have lateral movement

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 43,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front top shock mount has movement

Fail 23 Nov 2021 43,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front top shock mount has movement

Pass 16 Nov 2020 36,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front top shock mount has lateral movement

Pass 4 Dec 2019 33,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 30,245 miles

Both outer door handles require attention

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 30,245 miles

Both outer door handles require attention

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 23,755 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Dec 2016 20,562 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 19,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 19,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 16,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 9,773 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)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2014 9,773 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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K5 XXE is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K5 XXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 XXE registered?

K5 XXE is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is K5 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 XXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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