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RK61 SVY

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,408 mi
Last recorded86,408 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 SVY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 86,408 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 86,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 84,727 miles

Exhaust back box delaminating

Fail 8 Oct 2024 84,681 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front brake discs badly lipped and worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp aim untested due to product on headlamps (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps have a product on them (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OSF outer brake pad worn below minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear brake discs worn pitted and scored on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box delaminating

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 78,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear has screw in the tyre and close to 1.6mm

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside head lamp top clip broken

Pass 12 May 2022 71,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

OS headlamp security

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 67,394 miles

Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter wiping

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front vary low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear box detreated

Pass 20 May 2020 64,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 60,526 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 56,269 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 56,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,799 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 27,053 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 27,053 miles

Nearside 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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RK61 SVY is a 2011 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

RK61 SVY is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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