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WJ61 RGY

2011 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,648 mi
Last recorded93,648 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 RGY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 93,648 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 85,836 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,482 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 74,437 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 66,179 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,542 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 61,418 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 55,824 miles

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Dec 2017 50,531 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front wipers fouling each other

rear exhaust section corroded and split

Fail 20 Dec 2017 50,531 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside DRL in- op

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake noisey on roller tester and binding slightly

center to rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

front wipers fouling each other

rear exhaust section corroded and split

Pass 4 Jan 2017 46,232 miles

turbo pipe clip missing

Fail 30 Dec 2016 46,232 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front slight play leg top mount

turbo pipe clip missing

Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,680 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 32,128 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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WJ61 RGY is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Black 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 WJ61 RGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ61 RGY registered?

WJ61 RGY is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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