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WG11 EWD

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,152 mi
Last recorded38,152 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 EWD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 38,152 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts(badly corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears(onto beam axle) and Brake Pipe Unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All Vehicles Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Corroded/Delaminating

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts have Play and Upper Mount Cups Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Bushes Ripped/Bondings Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Beam Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 38,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts(badly corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears(onto beam axle) and Brake Pipe Unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All Vehicles Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Corroded/Delaminating

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts have Play and Upper Mount Cups Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Bushes Ripped/Bondings Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Beam Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 37,109 miles

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

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

Exhaust Rear Silencer Corroded/Delaminating

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer Door Handle Loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Wiper Rubber Blade Defective

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 37,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust Rear Silencer Corroded/Delaminating

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer Door Handle Loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Wiper Rubber Blade Defective

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 35,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked, has outer sidewall damage and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and has flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 35,588 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and has 2x nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and has flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 33,161 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 33,160 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 21,420 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 17,887 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 17,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 15,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,799 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 12,785 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,459 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 10,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 7,361 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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WG11 EWD is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WG11 EWD, 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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WG11 EWD is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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