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SJ13 OPG

2013 Abarth 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,787 mi
Last recorded72,787 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 OPG
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,787 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 72,513 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Securing bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2023 72,513 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Securing bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 70,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog light in/op

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 59,286 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust noisie

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2021 59,286 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

exhaust noisie

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 54,631 miles

Sports exhaust fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,437 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 44,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,492 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,032 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SJ13 OPG is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SJ13 OPG, 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 SJ13 OPG registered?

SJ13 OPG is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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