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SB13 RPU

2013 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,428 mi
Last recorded57,428 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 RPU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 57,428 miles

Brake fluid appears contaminated

Engine coolant level below minimum

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases It appears from manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front McPherson strut top mount bush worn

Nearside Front Passenger seat tilt release handle missing

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drivers seat will not tilt to access rear passenger compartment - release handle missing

Underside suspension components corroded at usual places for this type of vehicle

Offside Front McPherson strut top bush/coil spring knocking during lock to lock inspection - repair as soon as possible

Pass 29 May 2025 54,782 miles

Engine coolant level below minimum

Offside Front McPherson strut top bush/bearing assembly very rough when rotated

Pass 29 May 2024 51,000 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Replace as soon as possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Replace as soon as possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded - replace as soon as possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 51,000 miles

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Replace as soon as possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Replace as soon as possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded - replace as soon as possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 46,093 miles

Exhaust in poor condition - outer skin corroded

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear orange indicators pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened - Axle beam/suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rubber missing on rear wiper blade

Pass 26 Apr 2022 39,382 miles

Exhaust in poor condition - outer skin corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened - Axle beam/suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 39,380 miles

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

Exhaust in poor condition - outer skin corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened - Axle beam/suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 33,159 miles

B/Discs getting abit corroded at face edges

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer box, outer skin corroded and breaking away)

Rear axle beam/suspension arms getting corroded, and suspension arm mounts

Fail 2 Dec 2020 33,159 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

B/Discs getting abit corroded at face edges

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer box, outer skin corroded and breaking away)

N/S/R coil spring getting corroded

Rear axle beam/suspension arms getting corroded, and suspension arm mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,650 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 23,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,283 miles

rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on some components eg exhaust, brakes, coil springs

slight wear on inner edges of tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2017 15,473 miles

brakes worn

coil springs corroded

maybe slight noise from rear wheel bearing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jul 2016 11,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight binding on both rear brakes.

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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SB13 RPU is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB13 RPU, 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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SB13 RPU is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 July 2013.

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