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VX63 VZW

2013 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,090 mi
Last recorded97,090 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX63 VZW
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,090 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 97,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear BEAM CORRODED

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

Offside Front FOGLAMP IMOP

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTERSKIN CORRODED

Pass 13 Nov 2023 96,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

SLIGHT BIND NSR BRAKE

SLIGHT BIND OSF BRAKE

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 96,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

SLIGHT BIND NSR BRAKE

SLIGHT BIND OSF BRAKE

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,665 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

advise deterioration on rear exhaust box

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,058 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,155 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Rear back box outer casing corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2020 69,120 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Rear back box outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,928 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,990 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,032 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 37,866 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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VX63 VZW is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX63 VZW, 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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VX63 VZW is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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