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HF13 TFV

2013 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,965 mi
Last recorded98,965 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF13 TFV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 98,965 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 97,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axles corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 95,903 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut top bush/bearing slight play

Offside Front fog light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

positive battery terminal lead loose

Fail 26 Sep 2023 95,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40-17. mud and snow tyres fitted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not fully tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper strut top bush/bearing slight play

Offside Front fog light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear silencer outer skin peeling

positive battery terminal lead loose

Pass 8 Sep 2022 90,014 miles

Both front strut top bearings binding

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,051 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 80,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 70,323 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 70,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,343 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 65,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,232 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 53,232 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,151 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 43,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2016 33,092 miles

slight oil leak

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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HF13 TFV is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HF13 TFV, 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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HF13 TFV is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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