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VK63 XXJ

2013 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,653 mi
Last recorded62,653 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK63 XXJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 62,653 miles

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 56,863 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR&OSR worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 56,863 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall.Marked.205/40 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR&OSR worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 44,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 44,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 38,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 35,548 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 26,686 miles

Rear boot lid button outer does not work/open boot

Fail 25 Apr 2019 26,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs excessively worn and heavy corrosion/deterioration on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 17,015 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 11,662 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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VK63 XXJ is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK63 XXJ, 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 VK63 XXJ registered?

VK63 XXJ is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 24 October 2013.

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