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XJ04 BES

2013 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,174 mi
Last recorded54,174 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ04 BES
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 54,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 54,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 50,995 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust getting deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2025 50,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust getting deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2024 48,381 miles

Rear exhaust getting deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,943 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 45,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 44,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 44,002 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 40,878 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

both front tyres are more half worn

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 13 Jan 2021 40,878 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

both front tyres are more half worn

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2020 37,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 32,689 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 24,768 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 18,643 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,371 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

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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XJ04 BES is a 2013 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XJ04 BES, 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 XJ04 BES registered?

XJ04 BES is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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