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BJ13 BYU

2013 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,223 mi
Last recorded74,223 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 BYU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 74,223 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 64,810 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 58,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,515 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 54,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 48,488 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 48,488 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 42,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,978 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 21,767 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 19,405 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 19,405 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BJ13 BYU is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Red 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 BJ13 BYU, 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 BJ13 BYU registered?

BJ13 BYU is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is BJ13 BYU safe to buy?

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