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DY13 DWW

2013 Abarth 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,061 mi
Last recorded84,061 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 DWW
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,061 miles

Central Rear Backbox cover corroded

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

Underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 May 2025 80,325 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,572 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive residue on sump and undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of rim, slight flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread, worn on outer edge + heavily cracked/ splitting but not through to cords or structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces, pitted/ scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 66,570 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive residue on sump and undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of rim, slight flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread, worn on outer edge + heavily cracked/ splitting but not through to cords or structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces, pitted/ scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 61,831 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 55,695 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,595 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 49,312 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 49,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 40,231 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 40,224 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 33,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,042 miles

Offside Front seat tilt not operating correctly

Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,203 miles

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

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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DY13 DWW is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Blue 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 DY13 DWW, 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 DY13 DWW registered?

DY13 DWW is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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