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SM13 VZJ

2013 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 VZJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 78,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,281 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front strut top mount

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 50,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054017 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 50,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 35,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 33,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 28,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs wearing thin

both rear brake discs corroding

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Aug 2016 21,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 21,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SM13 VZJ is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM13 VZJ, 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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SM13 VZJ is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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