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RK61 SVJ

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

52,669 mi
Last recorded52,669 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 SVJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 52,669 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 51,186 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 49,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 49,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 46,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 43,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2022 43,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also outer edge worn low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2021 40,159 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 37,688 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp snapped. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 34,428 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 34,428 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 30,033 miles

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

rear exhaust box clamp corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 30,033 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box clamp corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 23,164 miles

Front Brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 Nov 2016 21,159 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

outer sills and some under trays fitted

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2016 21,159 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

outer sills and some under trays fitted

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2015 18,238 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

requires tracking

Fail 4 Nov 2015 18,238 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

requires tracking

Pass 5 Nov 2014 15,423 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 15,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RK61 SVJ is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red 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 RK61 SVJ, 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 RK61 SVJ registered?

RK61 SVJ is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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