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AU13 XEL

2013 Fiat 500L

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,376 mi
Last recorded89,376 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 XEL
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 89,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 78,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 71,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 62,180 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 61,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 55,729 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 55,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,399 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 50,393 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 44,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 37,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 3 Oct 2018 37,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,664 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,516 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,027 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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AU13 XEL is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 54,867 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU13 XEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU13 XEL registered?

AU13 XEL is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 13 August 2013.

Is AU13 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 XEL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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