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YD11 BKA

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,277 mi
Last recorded105,277 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD11 BKA
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 105,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Full rear sub frame/Axle surface corrosion heavy corrosion around the lower spring platforms both NS/OS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 105,223 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Full rear sub frame/Axle surface corrosion heavy corrosion around the lower spring platforms both NS/OS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 93,545 miles

Rear torsion beam axle outer tubes slight corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2024 93,545 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear torsion beam axle outer tubes slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2023 86,822 miles

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

Rear axle is slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 78,542 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 78,542 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 71,975 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres starting to get a bit lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield is loose

Pass 6 Nov 2019 65,081 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,330 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,180 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 37,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,750 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 27,855 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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YD11 BKA is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD11 BKA, 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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YD11 BKA is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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