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HJ61 NVZ

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,993 mi
Last recorded88,993 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 NVZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,993 miles

Evidence of underseal

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

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2024 83,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 77,920 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front & both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Sep 2023 77,920 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working offside & nearside stop lites n/w (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside front & both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,706 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 73,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,104 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 70,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 67,172 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,279 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 63,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,275 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 13,235 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 12,365 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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HJ61 NVZ is a 2011 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ61 NVZ, 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 HJ61 NVZ registered?

HJ61 NVZ is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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