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SG11 RRU

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,185 mi
Last recorded75,185 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 RRU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 75,185 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights have product on but not reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

General underbody and component corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 71,541 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))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 71,541 miles

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

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

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 3 Feb 2024 69,048 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,630 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 61,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 51,017 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 51,017 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,441 miles

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,373 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2017 44,373 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 40,479 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly worn and corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,056 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 32,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 15,106 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front and rear brake discs corroded inner edges.nsr light lense misted.play in both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,106 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded inner edges.nsr light lense misted.play in both front suspension top mounts.

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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SG11 RRU 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 SG11 RRU, 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 SG11 RRU registered?

SG11 RRU is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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