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CE61 ZFC

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,518 mi
Last recorded83,518 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 ZFC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 83,518 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2026 83,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear tyres feathered

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,815 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 81,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2024 81,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2023 79,348 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 71,198 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 71,198 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,709 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 64,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 60,316 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 53,429 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,160 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 38,884 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,637 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 23,352 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,428 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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CE61 ZFC is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CE61 ZFC, 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 CE61 ZFC registered?

CE61 ZFC is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is CE61 ZFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 ZFC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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