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V13 ALV

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,437 mi
Last recorded58,437 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 ALV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 58,437 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 53,152 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has slight blow and valve siezed

Mileage flashing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake warning wire broken

Fail 23 Apr 2025 53,151 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has slight blow and valve siezed

Mileage flashing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DRL inop

Offside Rear brake warning wire broken

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,338 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 51,337 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 48,705 miles

Offside Rear shock outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 46,016 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 46,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 43,696 miles

near side front day light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2019 42,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,860 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded and slight bind

Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,931 miles

minor bind rear brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 19,111 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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V13 ALV is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V13 ALV, 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 V13 ALV registered?

V13 ALV is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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