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MT61 NRX

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,195 mi
Last recorded92,195 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 NRX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 92,195 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 92,125 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 87,252 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 81,680 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 78,676 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,223 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 78,223 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,703 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 68,635 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 68,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 68,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 61,315 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,099 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 41,232 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 34,879 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,091 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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MT61 NRX is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT61 NRX, 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 MT61 NRX registered?

MT61 NRX is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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