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RE11 LJO

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,901 mi
Last recorded112,901 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 LJO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 112,901 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 102,238 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 102,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 92,564 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 90,202 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Slight exhaust leak between centre and rear box joint

Fail 17 Mar 2022 81,387 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Slight exhaust leak between centre and rear box joint

Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported due to handbrake cable support bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear handbrake cable support brackets broken

Pass 12 Jun 2020 63,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 62,452 miles

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

off side front track control bush movement

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,865 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,899 miles

nearside rear parking brake cable retaining bracket broken but functions correctly

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,203 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,612 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,806 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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RE11 LJO is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RE11 LJO, 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 RE11 LJO registered?

RE11 LJO is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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