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NL13 VLV

2013 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,445 mi
Last recorded97,445 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 VLV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 97,445 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 95,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 93,268 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 90,774 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 87,648 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior door handle broken but currently still usable though loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroded where pad not in contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine undertray slightly adrift off side (bolt snapped in frame)

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,708 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 58,642 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2017 44,571 miles

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

both front tyres worn off on inner edges

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 44,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,950 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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NL13 VLV is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NL13 VLV, 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 NL13 VLV registered?

NL13 VLV is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is NL13 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 VLV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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