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RK11 RVZ

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,348 mi
Last recorded84,348 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 RVZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 84,348 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 84,346 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 83,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 81,602 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 81,602 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 80,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 78,404 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 78,404 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 75,240 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 75,238 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 74,208 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 74,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,603 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 69,603 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 56,991 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,698 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside door handle insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2017 51,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door handle insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,590 miles

Flower arrangement removed from the interior mirror due to it obscures drivers view

Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,676 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 30,676 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 25,196 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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RK11 RVZ is a 2011 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RK11 RVZ, 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 RK11 RVZ registered?

RK11 RVZ is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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