2013 Abarth 500 MOT pass rate: 72.6% (1,579 tests)
Is the 2013 500 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72.0% -2.6 vs same-age |
72.0% visual scale |
| 2024 | 74.8% +1.6 vs same-age |
74.8% visual scale |
| 2025 | 71.0% -1.2 vs same-age |
71.0% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2013 500
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 371 | 32.8% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 225 | 19.9% |
| 3 | Tyres | 161 | 14.2% |
| 4 | Brakes | 122 | 10.8% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 102 | 9.0% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 68 | 6.0% |
All 500 years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2,204 | 71.1% | +4.7 pts | 83,322 |
| 2010 | 2,772 | 71.2% | +3.8 pts | 77,487 |
| 2011 | 2,583 | 71.2% | +2.0 pts | 72,388 |
| 2012 | 2,205 | 72.0% | +0.8 pts | 68,442 |
| 2013 (this page) | 1,579 | 72.6% | -0.8 pts | 64,664 |
| 2014 | 2,278 | 74.6% | -1.3 pts | 56,877 |
| 2015 | 2,140 | 76.2% | -2.6 pts | 51,750 |
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FAQs
Is a 2013 Abarth 500 reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 72.6% of their MOT tests (1,579 tests, 2023–2025), -0.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 64,664 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 500?
The median tested example shows 64,664 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.