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YF11 NWU

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,437 mi
Last recorded108,437 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 NWU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 108,437 miles

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

Engine Undertray Fitted.

Exhaust System Corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 108,437 miles

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

Engine Undertray Fitted.

Exhaust System Corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 100,168 miles

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

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Exhaust System Corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Apr 2024 100,168 miles

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

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Exhaust System Corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,242 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 92,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,894 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 82,894 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,285 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,450 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 62,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,843 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front daytime running light not working

offside exterior door handle insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2017 53,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front daytime running light not working

offside exterior door handle insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,195 miles

COOLANT LEAK

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 46,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

COOLANT LEAK

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,507 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,572 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 25,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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YF11 NWU is a 2011 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF11 NWU, 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 YF11 NWU registered?

YF11 NWU is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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