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AP13 OBN

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,548 mi
Last recorded70,548 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 OBN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 70,548 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

offside headlamp adjuster broken

Fail 5 Jun 2026 70,548 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

offside headlamp adjuster broken

Pass 30 May 2025 66,652 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 66,648 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 63,611 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 57,138 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 57,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limits and worn bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,260 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 48,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 47,183 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 47,183 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 45,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged and loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle repaired with tape (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure damaged and loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 45,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits cleared out exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged and loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle repaired with tape (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure damaged and loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 45,027 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,694 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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AP13 OBN is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP13 OBN, 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 AP13 OBN registered?

AP13 OBN is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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