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LN61 XPA

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,524 mi
Last recorded106,524 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 XPA
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 106,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 106,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak from or around header tank ()

Pass 3 Jan 2025 92,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 92,261 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 80,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 69,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 57,623 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,805 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 47,805 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 41,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 30,084 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,605 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,315 miles

Nearside Front Splash Guard inspection/repair Cover Missing!

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 21,315 miles

Nearside Front Splash Guard inspection/repair Cover Missing!

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 16,933 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 16,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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LN61 XPA is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black 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 LN61 XPA, 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 LN61 XPA registered?

LN61 XPA is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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