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55 YXC

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,471 mi
Last recorded11,471 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 YXC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 11,471 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 10,518 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 9,994 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 9,613 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 9,120 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 8,951 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 8,898 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 8,190 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 8,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 6,797 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 6,045 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 5,425 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 4,685 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 4,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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55 YXC is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 55 YXC, 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 55 YXC registered?

55 YXC is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is 55 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 YXC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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