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SH61 URY

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,046 mi
Last recorded107,046 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 URY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 107,046 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 106,961 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 98,835 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 89,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 89,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 82,038 miles

Nearside Front seat backrest release lever broken

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of engine oil leak on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both handbrake cable securing clips on rear axle corroded and broke, not rubbing or likely to catch anything

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 82,038 miles

Emissions unable to be completed insufficient engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat backrest release lever broken

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of engine oil leak on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both handbrake cable securing clips on rear axle corroded and broke, not rubbing or likely to catch anything

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,259 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

signs of engine oil leak on undertray

Fail 1 Mar 2022 74,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

signs of engine oil leak on undertray

Pass 18 Feb 2021 66,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front seat upright release broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

signs of a oil leak on under tray

Fail 18 Feb 2021 66,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front seat upright release broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

signs of a oil leak on under tray

Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,489 miles

Front both top suspension mount have play

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 60,489 miles

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

Front both top suspension mount have play

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,309 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 54,309 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,461 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 44,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,601 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 33,601 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 11,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 URY is a 2011 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 URY, 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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SH61 URY is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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