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N500 SSV

2013 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,342 mi
Last recorded87,342 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 SSV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 87,342 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle and both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 80,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 73,569 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/f and o/s/f upper (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2023 73,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 63,160 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front upper strut mounts slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2022 63,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front upper strut mounts slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2021 79,138 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 79,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure tail box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,563 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,116 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,192 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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N500 SSV is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N500 SSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N500 SSV registered?

N500 SSV is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is N500 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 SSV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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