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YC13 YEY

2013 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,630 mi
Last recorded70,630 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 YEY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 70,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Huge cuts on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 70,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Huge cuts on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 69,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 69,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 68,095 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 64,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 62,541 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 56,271 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 56,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,085 miles

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 46,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking badly (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt badly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front vehicle has very bad oil leak

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,580 miles

Bad engine oil leak /engine tapping noise

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 32,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bad engine oil leak /engine tapping noise

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,149 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns and os 2054017 pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 8,222 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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YC13 YEY is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC13 YEY, 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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YC13 YEY is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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