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W17 MHD

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

72,660 mi
Last recorded72,660 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 MHD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 72,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2026 72,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 66,344 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 66,344 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 65,300 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 62,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 78,082 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,925 miles

rear seat belts not checked as seat tilt handles broken x2

Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,416 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,944 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 63,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 59,623 miles

Offside front top mount slightly worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,692 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 58,868 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,616 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 56,150 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,762 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 53,859 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,845 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat does not release to allow passengers in the rear out

Pass 5 Dec 2015 51,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,145 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 36,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,422 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,073 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,473 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 39,877 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 31,948 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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W17 MHD is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

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 W17 MHD, 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 W17 MHD registered?

W17 MHD is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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