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YM13 FGD

2013 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,542 mi
Last recorded116,542 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM13 FGD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 116,542 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sub frames and suspention components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2025 116,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sub frames and suspention components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2023 113,809 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 113,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 104,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2022 104,069 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,100 miles

exhaust flexible joint cover split

osf headlight loose

osr and osf tyre on wear indicators

Fail 23 Oct 2021 92,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust flexible joint cover split

osf headlight loose

osr and osf tyre on wear indicators

Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,629 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 78,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,826 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 64,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 63,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 50,989 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 50,989 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2018 50,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front tyres no tread on inside edge

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

Pass 10 May 2017 43,921 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 38,375 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 38,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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YM13 FGD is a 2013 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YM13 FGD, 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 YM13 FGD registered?

YM13 FGD is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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The MOT history for YM13 FGD shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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