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SD61 DXP

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,587 mi
Last recorded68,587 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 68,587 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 65,396 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 65,379 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 62,087 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexible joint damaged, not leaking exhaust gases

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit in tread and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit in the tread, and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the axle flexible hose, bubbled under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 62,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust flexible joint damaged, not leaking exhaust gases

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit in tread and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit in the tread, and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the axle flexible hose, bubbled under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 58,426 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 53,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,493 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 49,484 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 42,891 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 42,830 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 41,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc facings slightly corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,350 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 37,343 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 23,254 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 5,677 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 DXP 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 68.8%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

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

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