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AY13 VML

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,064 mi
Last recorded79,064 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VML
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 79,064 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 79,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 72,227 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 72,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,082 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 66,086 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,251 miles

Front tyres starting to wear inner edge

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 64,251 miles

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

Front tyres starting to wear inner edge

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 61,726 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 59,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 53,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,871 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 45,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 36,370 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 36,366 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 33,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in places with uneven wear 1855515 (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,311 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,960 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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AY13 VML is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AY13 VML, 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 AY13 VML registered?

AY13 VML is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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