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GG56 GAS

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,511 mi
Last recorded103,511 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG56 GAS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,511 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 100,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 97,308 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 97,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 87,700 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 87,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 80,548 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 80,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 76,654 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 76,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both number plates light lens missing

Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,299 miles

N/s o/s front wishbone mounting bushes worn

N/s o/s rear shocker mounting bushes worn

O/s front upper suspension leg mounting worn

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,768 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 63,736 miles

front top mounts both have slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,262 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,600 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 38,945 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 38,945 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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GG56 GAS is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red 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 GG56 GAS, 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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GG56 GAS is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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