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EJ13 XJL

2013 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,860 mi
Last recorded65,860 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 XJL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 65,860 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 65,859 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 64,382 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2025 64,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs fitted to standard lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 63,204 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 59,339 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 59,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 53,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,455 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 49,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 45,192 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 45,192 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,351 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,486 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,062 miles

Boot handle in-op but works on remote key

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,839 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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EJ13 XJL is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ13 XJL, 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 EJ13 XJL registered?

EJ13 XJL is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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