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SD61 DXG

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,511 mi
Last recorded28,511 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 DXG
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 28,511 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 27,026 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 25,285 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 23,450 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 23,448 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 21,538 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 21,534 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 18,882 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 18,876 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 17,714 miles

Rear exhaust section has corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 15,935 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 14,186 miles

Exhaust Rear box slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2018 14,180 miles

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

Exhaust Rear box slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 11,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 8,820 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 8,815 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsf tyre has side wall damage

Pass 28 Aug 2014 6,977 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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SD61 DXG is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SD61 DXG, 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 SD61 DXG registered?

SD61 DXG is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is SD61 DXG safe to buy?

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