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OR11 PSS

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,424 mi
Last recorded144,424 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOR11 PSS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 144,424 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seats x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 141,890 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 133,551 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 133,471 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 109,863 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 91,102 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear pad sensor wire broken.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,246 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 85,244 miles

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

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,482 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,021 miles

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

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Fail 8 Feb 2019 72,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,309 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Fail 26 Jan 2018 67,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,106 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 61,106 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,481 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,154 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 47,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OR11 PSS is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OR11 PSS, 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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OR11 PSS is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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