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SB62 LWD

2013 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,030 mi
Last recorded63,030 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 LWD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 63,030 miles

Front both o/s and n/s top strut mountings have slight play in them

Offside Front fog lamp inop.

Fail 21 Sep 2019 63,030 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front both o/s and n/s top strut mountings have slight play in them

Offside Front fog lamp inop.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,054 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 53,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters doing nothing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster doing nothing (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,664 miles

Front offside and nearside brake discs lipped and corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear offside and nearside brake discs lipped and corroded

exhaust corroded at rear, and clamp corroded / insecure at rear

Fail 15 Sep 2017 42,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front offside and nearside brake discs lipped and corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear offside and nearside brake discs lipped and corroded

exhaust corroded at rear, and clamp corroded / insecure at rear

Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,690 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 26,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wall gouged

Fail 13 Jan 2016 26,153 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wall gouged

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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SB62 LWD is a 2013 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SB62 LWD, 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 SB62 LWD registered?

SB62 LWD is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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