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SW61 LWZ

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,794 mi
Last recorded45,794 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 LWZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 45,794 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 45,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 42,110 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 37,342 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 31,455 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 25,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Rear rear outer exhaust cover corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 19,455 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 15,005 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 15,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 14,647 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 13,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 11,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 11,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 4,048 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 3,202 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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SW61 LWZ is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SW61 LWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW61 LWZ?

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What year was SW61 LWZ registered?

SW61 LWZ is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is SW61 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 LWZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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