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BJ11 XBP

2011 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 XBP
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 119,886 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 119,886 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 111,246 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 102,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 101,659 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box poor

Fail 5 Nov 2021 101,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box poor

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,886 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust poor.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Pass 10 May 2017 75,812 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 75,809 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device missing bearing hub and flange assembly nut and washer missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,504 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 54,504 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air fresheners on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,910 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 35,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 17,412 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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BJ11 XBP is a 2011 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BJ11 XBP, 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 XBP is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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