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AV13 ZFZ

2013 Fiat 500L

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,125 mi
Last recorded99,125 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 ZFZ
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99,125 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder ZERO tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Advise outer sill area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing cracking low tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 98,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder ZERO tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Advise outer sill area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing cracking low tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2024 88,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2023 76,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant below min

Fail 18 Jul 2023 76,991 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 76,621 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,864 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 70,856 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Advise x2 fitted to rear ()

Fail 6 Jul 2022 70,844 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Reading 27 (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise rear brake disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Advise x2 fitted to rear ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,506 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Advise x 2 ()

Fail 6 Jul 2021 64,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has cut/ split in tread cords exposed tyre size 205/55 x16 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Coolant below min mark ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre has nail in tread puncture / also multi cuts in tread advise replacement (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Advise x 2 ()

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 53,948 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,850 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,300 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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AV13 ZFZ is a 2013 Fiat 500L in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AV13 ZFZ, 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 AV13 ZFZ registered?

AV13 ZFZ is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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