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S333 JCF

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,545 mi
Last recorded87,545 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 JCF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 87,545 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 87,539 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 81,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 71,841 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,505 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 52,849 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 52,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 50,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

different wheels and tyres fitted from 1st mot to re-test

Fail 12 Nov 2020 50,392 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 44,885 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 44,878 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 33,589 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mount slight wear/play

Fail 12 Nov 2018 33,583 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements & not fitted onto bumper (placed in front window) (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mount slight wear/play

Rear brake discs corroded inside edges

Pass 17 Nov 2017 28,390 miles

Rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,052 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,236 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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S333 JCF is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S333 JCF, 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 S333 JCF registered?

S333 JCF is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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