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R26 HLN

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,531 mi
Last recorded47,531 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 HLN
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 47,531 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 40,758 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 39,401 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 39,401 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated pump up (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Boot lid stiff to open

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides on subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 39,374 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 39,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault when Direction indicator are on dash ?bad earth ? (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,117 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 38,641 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 38,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

tailgate cannot be released by operating the switch/handle

Pass 27 Nov 2018 37,900 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2017 34,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,630 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 25,904 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 25,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 19,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 19,997 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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R26 HLN is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R26 HLN, 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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R26 HLN is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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