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SD61 XGZ

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,935 mi
Last recorded77,935 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 XGZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 77,935 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 69,795 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 69,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 62,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 May 2023 90,788 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 90,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 48,855 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 39,652 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 33,740 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,648 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 25,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/4017 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2018 20,870 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 15,770 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 14,270 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2015 11,158 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 8,350 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 XGZ is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

SD61 XGZ is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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