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DE61 RWU

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,848 mi
Last recorded93,848 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 RWU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 93,848 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,474 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 90,434 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 80,167 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight Play Present In N/S/F Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Just Above Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 80,167 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions Not Tested Due To Exhaust System Condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Backbox Completely Disconnected (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high O/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Backbox Hitting N/S/R Coil Spring

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight Play Present In N/S/F Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Just Above Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,625 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,657 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

small chips in screen

Pass 30 Nov 2016 58,804 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,739 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 46,739 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,066 miles

Nearside 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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DE61 RWU is a 2011 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE61 RWU, 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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DE61 RWU is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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