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YT61 MFJ

2011 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,351 mi
Last recorded86,351 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth 50049,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 MFJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 86,351 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 86,351 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,558 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 83,302 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle bubbled under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 75,134 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust broken at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak on entry to rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle bubbled under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,632 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 65,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 61,577 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 61,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,531 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,686 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,681 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,667 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,588 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,292 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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YT61 MFJ is a 2011 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT61 MFJ, 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 YT61 MFJ registered?

YT61 MFJ is a 2011 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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