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ES53 SJS

2013 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,453 mi
Last recorded76,453 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES53 SJS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 76,453 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 76,453 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,720 miles

Exhaust rear box outer casing corroded/poor condition

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper strut top mounts have lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight play in steering

Fail 31 Jul 2024 69,717 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust rear box outer casing corroded/poor condition

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper strut top mounts have lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight play in steering

Pass 28 Jul 2023 65,031 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 63,142 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall slightly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 59,683 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush part split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush part split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,383 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 49,945 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 47,952 miles

Nearside door handle damaged but still functions

Fail 5 Apr 2019 47,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door handle damaged but still functions

Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,727 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,321 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,073 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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ES53 SJS is a 2013 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ES53 SJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ES53 SJS registered?

ES53 SJS is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is ES53 SJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES53 SJS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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