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SK61 ZVU

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,420 mi
Last recorded74,420 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 ZVU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 74,420 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 71,973 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 71,936 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 67,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing Starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing Starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 62,427 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing Starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing Starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,708 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,135 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 42,910 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2020 42,908 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2019 39,023 miles

Nearside Rear disk inner face corroded

Nearside Rear indicator pale

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 24,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 18,829 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 18,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 14,633 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 9,483 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 9,483 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 ZVU is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SK61 ZVU, 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 SK61 ZVU registered?

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

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