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FN61 BFO

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,280 mi
Last recorded71,280 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 BFO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 71,280 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 68,718 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 66,589 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 66,589 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,154 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,239 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 52,709 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 52,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 47,428 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,217 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside and offside (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 43,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside and offside (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 33,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre is on the limit inner shoulder

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Fail 9 Nov 2016 33,782 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer door handle is missing (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre is on the limit inner shoulder

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 23 Oct 2015 23,521 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 23,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 16,550 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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FN61 BFO is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FN61 BFO, 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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FN61 BFO is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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