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SP05 ALV

2013 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,765 mi
Last recorded38,765 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 ALV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 38,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 69,334 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 34,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 65,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 32,131 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 31,761 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 61,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 29,965 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 31 May 2022 29,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2022 59,552 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 59,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 27,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs are corroded on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front strut top mountings have slight lift

Pass 20 Feb 2021 53,511 miles

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

led side lights fitted to the front of the vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2020 25,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,060 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is very soft and has a nail in it

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chip in lower corner advise repair before it spreads (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,440 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s & o/s upper strut top mounts

Pass 28 Mar 2018 21,122 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Front wipers split on ends but still clearing screen

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2017 18,632 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,442 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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SP05 ALV is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SP05 ALV, 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 SP05 ALV registered?

SP05 ALV is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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The MOT history for SP05 ALV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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