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WG13 XEN

2013 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,704 mi
Last recorded79,704 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG13 XEN
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 79,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Mar 2026 79,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 74,801 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 69,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 69,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,237 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,554 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,673 miles

Both rear brake wear wires damaged/fraying

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2021 57,673 miles

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

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

Both rear brake wear wires damaged/fraying

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,632 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,988 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 46,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,898 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders and approaching the wear bars

both the rear handbrake cables in poor condition

coolant weep on the radiator

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2017 25,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,527 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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WG13 XEN is a 2013 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WG13 XEN, 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 WG13 XEN registered?

WG13 XEN is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 20 July 2013.

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