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RE61 RYC

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,641 mi
Last recorded39,641 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 RYC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 39,641 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

all inner brake discs corroded

rear axel corroded

slight play in handbrake lever

Fail 2 Sep 2025 39,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (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))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

all inner brake discs corroded

rear axel corroded

slight play in handbrake lever

Fail 1 Sep 2025 39,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster control on suspension disconnected (4.1.5 (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))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil level on minimum

play in front strut top mounts, appear secure, benefit of doubt given

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 34,095 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 31,806 miles

Non standard suspension fitted to vehicle

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 29,397 miles

Near side rear spring mounting point distorted

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

Non standard coil springs fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Standard rear exhaust silencer not fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,375 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 25,900 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 25,126 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 25,126 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 23,973 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 23,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 21,225 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 21,225 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 17,167 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 12,819 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 9,948 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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RE61 RYC is a 2011 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RE61 RYC, 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 RE61 RYC registered?

RE61 RYC is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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The MOT history for RE61 RYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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