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S500 AFF

2013 Abarth 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,341 mi
Last recorded67,341 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 AFF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 67,341 miles

rear exhaust outer skin missing

Fail 8 Jun 2026 67,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin missing

Pass 13 Jun 2025 60,303 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 60,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 55,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 53,285 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 51,754 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 49,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,499 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,185 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 45,178 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,961 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 41,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,097 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 37,097 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,591 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

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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S500 AFF is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Blue 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 S500 AFF, 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 S500 AFF registered?

S500 AFF is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is S500 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 AFF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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