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SJ13 OPV

2013 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,839 mi
Last recorded64,839 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 OPV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 64,839 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 64,110 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 60,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,967 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard exhaust fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Signs of corrosion under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Signs of corrosion under paint. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 50,967 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy Non standard exhaust fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Signs of corrosion under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Signs of corrosion under paint. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,528 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 41,487 miles

Emissions not tested to erratic to get a reading on machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust corroded Rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel has slight damage

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

Offside Front wheel arch lining broken

Rear Coil Springs and mountings corroded not excessive

Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,046 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 37,044 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 36,421 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 24,486 miles

Surface corrosion on both rear brake discs.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 24,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 21,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 16,747 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,360 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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SJ13 OPV is a 2013 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ13 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

SJ13 OPV is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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