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A669 JOY

2013 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,041 mi
Last recorded72,041 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA669 JOY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 72,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer corroded and shock thread and nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

Fail 21 May 2026 72,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer corroded and shock thread and nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,519 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 62,283 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 56,503 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away/missing, Exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 53,129 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 53,129 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2021 50,471 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 50,471 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,830 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,734 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 39,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,481 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 25,481 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,448 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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A669 JOY is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 43,905 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 Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A669 JOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A669 JOY registered?

A669 JOY is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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