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SG11 RSV

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,527 mi
Last recorded108,527 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 RSV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 108,527 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 107,032 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 107,032 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 106,443 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 106,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 104,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 101,674 miles

Front tyres wearing inners edges slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2022 101,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing inners edges slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2021 98,534 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 93,849 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,261 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 90,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 80,255 miles

Central Rear Outer wiper required soon

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear - worn - corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play required soon - ( front slight ) (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( rear brakes ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust noisy outer layers all corroded (7.1.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH - required soon - Shock absorber has a light misting of oil. (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - slight (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush close to limit (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush close to limit (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge and cracks/splits on inner sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2016 68,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush close to limit (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush close to limit (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge and cracks/splits on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2015 61,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 61,073 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 56,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RSV 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 65%.

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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

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

Is SG11 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG11 RSV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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