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L11 GYB

2015 Abarth 500

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,653 mi
Last recorded131,653 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 GYB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 131,653 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both LED bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust collector blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear handbrake cable mounting defective

Pass 6 Sep 2025 65,273 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 125,534 miles

both rear tyres 1.7mm

front shock absorbers rusting

rear suspension components rusting

Pass 7 Sep 2024 55,587 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 114,941 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 114,941 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure both sides (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 50,401 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 103,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,883 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 98,241 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 38,630 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 38,630 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 32,915 miles

Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Rear Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2020 93,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 27,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 88,192 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 23,513 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,897 miles

ball joint covers poor

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,660 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 73,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,364 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,364 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,518 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre worn inner edge but due to tread design not a reason to reject

driver outter door handle damaged

front brake disc worn

Fail 10 Jul 2015 54,364 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre worn inner edge but due to tread design not a reason to reject

driver outter door handle damaged

front brake disc worn

Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front and rear road wheel inner rims buckled

n/s front tyre wearing very low on inner edge

play/wear in front suspension strut top mountings when vehicle raised

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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L11 GYB is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2015 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 38,565 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 L11 GYB, 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 11 years old, this Abarth 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L11 GYB is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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