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YK61 ZBG

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,294 mi
Last recorded44,294 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 44,294 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2025 44,253 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 43,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 43,051 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 43,049 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 33,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear engine undertray loose

Pass 12 Oct 2017 23,997 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 18,738 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 16 Oct 2015 15,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy outer skin coming off (7.1.4)

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 ZBG is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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