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WV61 KGJ

2011 Abarth 500

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,297 mi
Last recorded87,297 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 KGJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,297 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 85,536 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 84,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket broken from axle beam.

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

rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 15 Oct 2022 81,338 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,917 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 78,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,874 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 77,874 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,565 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2018 72,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,155 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,743 miles

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

back box heat shield loose

condition of back box

Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,505 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 50,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,664 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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WV61 KGJ is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV61 KGJ, 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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WV61 KGJ is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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