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SK61 ZVE

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,401 mi
Last recorded84,401 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 ZVE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 84,401 miles

Rear Both handbrake cable mounts detached due to corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer door handle broken

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

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

both front brake discs edges rusty

front exhaust flexi coupling deterioated

play in both front upper suspension mountings

rear axle surface rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2023 73,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front day time running lamp was not working but has come on now

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

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

play in both front upper suspension mountings

rear exhaust clamp rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,252 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2021 63,251 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall starting to split replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,067 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 60,067 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,028 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,610 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 12 Sep 2018 48,571 miles

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both top bush's (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear seat belts not checked

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,067 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,056 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 20,856 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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SK61 ZVE 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 80%.

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 SK61 ZVE, 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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SK61 ZVE is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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