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WG61 EXK

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

105,454 mi
Last recorded105,454 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 EXK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 105,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2026 105,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2026 105,430 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2026 105,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

passenger seat requires attention

Pass 12 May 2025 100,036 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 100,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-40-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2024 95,424 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 91,286 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts/splits at inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slight perishing between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 91,286 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low NSF and OSF (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts/splits at inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slight perishing between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,033 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 85,900 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Leveller broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 81,194 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,051 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 76,743 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,285 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,469 miles

Both rear brakes slightly sticking

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2017 57,469 miles

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

Both rear brakes slightly sticking

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2016 41,854 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 41,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 32,116 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 32,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 23,407 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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WG61 EXK is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WG61 EXK, 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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WG61 EXK is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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