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BJ11 XBL

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,255 mi
Last recorded87,255 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 XBL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 87,255 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in both front top mounts

Fail 17 Dec 2024 87,216 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in both front top mounts

Pass 14 Dec 2023 81,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in n/s/f top mount

o/s/f shock absorber badly corroded on spring cup

Pass 20 Dec 2022 75,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 75,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,847 miles

Play in n/s/f suspension top mount

n/s/f shock absorber slight leak

n/s/r tyre inner edge out of shape

Fail 16 Dec 2021 69,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre inner edge out of shape

Play in n/s/f suspension top mount

n/s/f shock absorber slight leak

Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,390 miles

o/s/f inner c.v gaiter leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,304 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,609 miles

Nearside Front 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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BJ11 XBL is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ11 XBL, 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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BJ11 XBL is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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