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M121 PMW

2013 Abarth 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,267 mi
Last recorded82,267 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 PMW
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 82,267 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable outer sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Handbrake mounting bracket broken - cable still adequately supported

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 82,267 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable outer sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Handbrake mounting bracket broken - cable still adequately supported

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 67,074 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2024 51,541 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 44,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 41,487 miles

Nearside Front inner cv boot showing signs of grease loss, no obvious cuts/tears

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

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

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking away

Fail 2 Apr 2022 41,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner disc face breaking apart (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner cv boot showing signs of grease loss, no obvious cuts/tears

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

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

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking away

Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,629 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and breaking apart

Pass 21 Mar 2020 37,745 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

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

Wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2019 35,882 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,094 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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M121 PMW is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 45,820 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 M121 PMW, 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 13 years old, this Abarth 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M121 PMW registered?

M121 PMW is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is M121 PMW safe to buy?

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