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BV13 KXE

2013 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,328 mi
Last recorded64,328 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 KXE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 64,328 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes slight play

rear axle corroded

top mounts slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2025 57,819 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 57,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 51,196 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 43,253 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 43,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,565 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 34,490 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 30,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 26,634 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,704 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,492 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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BV13 KXE is a 2013 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV13 KXE, 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 BV13 KXE registered?

BV13 KXE is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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