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BG61 VSV

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,123 mi
Last recorded42,123 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VSV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,123 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 33,845 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 26,516 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 26,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

tail gate unable to open on catch

Pass 19 Nov 2018 17,573 miles

all four tyres perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2018 17,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all four tyres perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2017 17,107 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 15,831 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 14,695 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 13,195 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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BG61 VSV is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BG61 VSV, 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 BG61 VSV registered?

BG61 VSV is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is BG61 VSV safe to buy?

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