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RK61 SXR

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,569 mi
Last recorded87,569 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 SXR
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 87,569 miles

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

Pass 26 Dec 2020 87,125 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,656 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 84,655 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Fail 23 Apr 2018 67,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,519 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 50,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,890 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,205 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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RK61 SXR is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

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

Is RK61 SXR safe to buy?

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