2013 Abarth 500 1.4L Petrol · BJ13 CAV
2013 Abarth 500 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 61,825 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- ABARTH 500
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ13 CAV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 61,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ13 CAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Abarth 500 (BJ13 CAV) between April 2016 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
BJ13 CAV Mileage History
- 13/04/201614,834 mi
- 20/04/201718,878 mi+4,044 mi
- 10/04/201822,525 mi+3,647 mi
- 10/04/201822,525 mi
- 12/04/201930,172 mi+7,647 mi
- 25/06/202037,992 mi+7,820 mi
- 05/07/202141,117 mi+3,125 mi
- 16/06/202245,225 mi+4,108 mi
- 04/01/202347,853 mi+2,628 mi
- 13/12/202352,975 mi+5,122 mi
- 14/12/202352,989 mi+14 mi
- 09/09/202453,199 mi+210 mi
- 03/09/202558,731 mi+5,532 mi
- 04/09/202558,732 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/202661,822 mi+3,090 mi
- 13/10/202661,825 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,475 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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