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X500 SEW

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,926 mi
Last recorded110,926 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 SEW
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 110,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 103,246 miles

near side & off side rear brake pipe mounting broken

Pass 6 May 2023 98,858 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 94,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 90,797 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,956 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 76,324 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 70,853 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 70,848 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 58,170 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,422 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,570 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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X500 SEW is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X500 SEW, 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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How do I check the history of X500 SEW?

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What year was X500 SEW registered?

X500 SEW is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is X500 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 SEW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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