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SH61 URB

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,100 mi
Last recorded67,100 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 URB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 67,100 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 63,815 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 63,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 61,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 57,481 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 55,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,736 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 53,736 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 52,068 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 49,715 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 49,715 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 44,776 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,628 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 37,088 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,877 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 32,877 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SH61 URB is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH61 URB, 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 SH61 URB registered?

SH61 URB is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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The MOT history for SH61 URB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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