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AR13 LAY

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,296 mi
Last recorded59,296 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR13 LAY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 59,296 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 53,080 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush MOUNT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 49,581 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 49,577 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 47,430 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 43,164 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2019 39,821 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 39,821 miles

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

Front fog lamps missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre has been run flat and damaged sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,250 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 28,400 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perrished

Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,520 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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AR13 LAY is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR13 LAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR13 LAY registered?

AR13 LAY is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is AR13 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR13 LAY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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