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SD11 UCX

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,259 mi
Last recorded77,259 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 UCX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 77,259 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 75,814 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 75,812 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 73,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 72,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 72,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 70,185 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 69,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,505 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 67,822 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 66,849 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 66,849 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 66,213 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,709 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 59,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

discs pitted

front pads low on inner

Pass 19 May 2016 47,172 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres have cuts inner sidewalls

Fail 11 May 2016 47,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside tyres have cuts inner sidewalls

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cooling fan fouling front panel when activated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,060 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 22,060 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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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SD11 UCX is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD11 UCX, 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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SD11 UCX is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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