2011 Abarth 500 1.4L Petrol · WR61 SWO

The 2011 Abarth 500 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 18 March 2026 at 101,619 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet follows a December 2024 pass at 98,942 miles, also entirely free of advisories or failures. The trajectory is clearly positive. The vehicle failed to present any defects in three of its last five tests, and the two minor issues flagged in December 2022 appear to have been addressed promptly, as no related advisories have reappeared since. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a fifteen-year-old car. Annual use sits at roughly 6,775 miles, which is typical for a petrol supermini of this age. The record shows steady progression from 82,523 miles in December 2021 through to 101,619 miles in March 2026, with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation. The 2,677-mile jump between December 2024 and March 2026 is slightly above the annual average but falls within normal variance for a six-month interval. There is no evidence of long-term standing or mileage rollback. The December 2022 test at 86,217 miles is the only entry that flagged any concerns. The tester identified a minor exhaust gas leak, front brake disc wear with pitting or scoring, and cuts to both rear tyres that did not reach the ply. None of these items recurred in subsequent tests, suggesting the exhaust was repaired, the front brake discs were replaced, and the rear tyres were changed. A prospective buyer should still inspect the exhaust system for fresh corrosion or blow points, particularly at joints and the flexi section. The front brake discs and pads should be measured for remaining thickness and lateral run-out. The rear tyres, now presumably replacements, should be checked for age-related sidewall perishing given the car's age. Beyond these items, the clean recent record indicates no ongoing mechanical or structural deterioration, though a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion remains prudent on any fifteen-year-old vehicle.