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R18 DJG

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,954 mi
Last recorded42,954 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 DJG
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 42,954 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 39,635 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 36,468 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 36,466 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 31,218 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 30,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Worn inner edge / Approx 2.00 mm @ lowest point* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Worn inner edge / Approx 3.00 mm @ lowest point* (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing *Corroded* (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 28,802 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 28,802 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 26,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 24,911 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 20,306 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2018 20,306 miles

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

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

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 8 Aug 2017 17,894 miles

Both front tyres slight wear inner edges

Both rear tyres perished and worn inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,143 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 16,043 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,256 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 10,074 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 10,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn heavily 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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R18 DJG is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R18 DJG, 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 R18 DJG registered?

R18 DJG is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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