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DA61 VCG

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,535 mi
Last recorded102,535 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VCG
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 102,535 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 102,535 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 99,270 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 99,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 93,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 82,040 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 76,510 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))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 76,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 75,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nut missing from bell housing on gearbox

Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,992 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,501 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,493 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn/split

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 6 Jun 2017 42,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn/split

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 May 2016 32,415 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 24,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,842 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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DA61 VCG is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA61 VCG, 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 DA61 VCG registered?

DA61 VCG is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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