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GJ61 XZM

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,351 mi
Last recorded74,351 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 XZM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 74,351 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 74,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 70,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 66,451 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 61,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,726 miles

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2021 56,726 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 50,727 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 50,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,174 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,977 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,650 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S REAR TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,104 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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GJ61 XZM is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ61 XZM, 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 GJ61 XZM registered?

GJ61 XZM is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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