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DU61 XCO

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,493 mi
Last recorded103,493 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 XCO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 103,493 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 103,481 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 100,962 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 100,942 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both side (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 97,278 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both side (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 91,413 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken and silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 91,405 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken and silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 89,947 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 89,942 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres on 2.5mm + heavily worn on inner edges

Front brake pads and discs wearing low

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated split cracked and perished

Pass 4 Oct 2020 84,328 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 79,769 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,709 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Offside Rear tyre distorted

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 72,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Offside Rear tyre distorted

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,184 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 64,184 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,401 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,219 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 42,219 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,412 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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DU61 XCO is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU61 XCO, 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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DU61 XCO is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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