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KN63 XEV

2013 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,617 mi
Last recorded82,617 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN63 XEV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 82,617 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded nearside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 82,615 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play offside front top-mount excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Emissions unable to be completed emission unable to be completed ( coolant leak ) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear tyre bulge inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded nearside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak coolant excessive leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,180 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 74,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40 17, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside, at bases (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 66,142 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH - bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40 17, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside, at bases (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 55,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 50,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 48,438 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 34,492 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,488 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,945 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 14 Apr 2018 29,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,471 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 18,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 16,424 miles

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

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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KN63 XEV 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 68.8%.

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 KN63 XEV, 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 KN63 XEV registered?

KN63 XEV is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 16 October 2013.

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