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AX61 BAV

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,857 mi
Last recorded115,857 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 BAV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 115,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 115,591 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 115,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 114,545 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,051 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2021 112,171 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 111,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 107,052 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 95,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 80,744 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 80,744 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,232 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,500 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 37,566 miles

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres strating to wear on inner edges

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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AX61 BAV is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX61 BAV, 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 AX61 BAV registered?

AX61 BAV is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is AX61 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 BAV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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