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L15 XAJ

2013 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,617 mi
Last recorded85,617 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 XAJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 78,517 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 73,379 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2022 69,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2021 57,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to show pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 48,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 48,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section to rear section joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer assembly outer metal casing corroded and breaking up

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section to rear section joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer assembly outer metal casing corroded and breaking up in places

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,828 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs inner braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

front windscreen nearside wiper blade small split centre area

nearside front and offside front tyre treads worn low/smooth on inner edge areas

Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,218 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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L15 XAJ is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L15 XAJ, 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 L15 XAJ registered?

L15 XAJ is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is L15 XAJ safe to buy?

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