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SU57 HWK

2013 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,568 mi
Last recorded68,568 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU57 HWK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 68,568 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 68,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspension mount bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspension mount bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Oct 2023 55,404 miles

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 55,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 49,684 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 49,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn close to wear indicator

Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,876 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 45,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 9 Oct 2020 41,645 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,187 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 13,522 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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SU57 HWK is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SU57 HWK, 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 SU57 HWK registered?

SU57 HWK is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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