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YK61 YZY

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,361 mi
Last recorded82,361 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 YZY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 75,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 61,395 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 61,395 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 47,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,752 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 36,628 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 32,781 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 32,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SHOULDER NOT REPAIRABLE ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 22,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 22,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,330 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YK61 YZY is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black 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 YK61 YZY, 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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YK61 YZY is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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