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S260 RDA

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,501 mi
Last recorded65,501 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 RDA
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 65,501 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 58,179 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 56,860 miles

top strut mountings have slight play

wish bone bushes perished

Pass 4 Feb 2023 56,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 54,877 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 54,835 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,144 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 48,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 47,973 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 46,483 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,975 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,478 miles

both rear pads sticking

rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 36,478 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear pads sticking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,078 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)

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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S260 RDA is a 2011 Abarth 500 in White 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 S260 RDA, 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 S260 RDA registered?

S260 RDA is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is S260 RDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S260 RDA 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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