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RJ61 MTO

2011 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,506 mi
Last recorded38,506 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 MTO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 38,506 miles

Rear axle covered in anti corrosion spray

Fail 19 Jan 2026 38,505 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all axle coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 38,095 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 36,441 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 36,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 35,110 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 32,295 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 29,233 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 25,771 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 25,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 18,682 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 16,140 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 11,974 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 9,762 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 8,768 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

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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RJ61 MTO is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Grey 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 RJ61 MTO, 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 RJ61 MTO registered?

RJ61 MTO is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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