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M81 DOY

2013 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,730 mi
Last recorded76,730 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM81 DOY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 76,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 75,193 miles

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

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,708 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,436 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,744 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,844 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 62,672 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 62,672 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 56,221 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 56,221 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,835 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,674 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,385 miles

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

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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M81 DOY is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M81 DOY, 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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M81 DOY is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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