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HV61 EPL

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,081 mi
Last recorded127,081 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 EPL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 127,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 121,318 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2025 121,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,799 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 102,758 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Apr 2022 94,280 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 94,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 86,118 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 86,118 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 80,417 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 80,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,948 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,471 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,127 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 61,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between rear silencer & centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,146 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2014 39,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HV61 EPL is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black 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 HV61 EPL, 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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HV61 EPL is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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