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AY13 VMR

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,992 mi
Last recorded110,992 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VMR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 110,992 miles

Coil spring corroded front both sides and rear both sides (n/s/r,o/s/r,n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper (n/s/f,o/s/f),macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Front exhaust slight damage flexi pipe

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (n/s/r,o/s/r) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear (Axle beam is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced(lower coil spring mount )both sides rear (n/s/r,o/s/r))

Pass 16 May 2025 100,507 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r,o/s/r) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slightly wear or free play, both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f)

Front exhaust flexi pipe slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle beam is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced(lower coil spring mount )both sides rear (n/s/r,o/s/r)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides(n/s/r,o/s/r) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 89,620 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower exhaust flexi pipe slight damage

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 16 May 2023 78,295 miles

Rear axle surface slight corroded

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 68,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 62,784 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 62,784 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,341 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 56,341 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,645 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 48,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 45,745 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 45,745 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 39,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,091 miles

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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 VMR is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VMR, 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 AY13 VMR registered?

AY13 VMR is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is AY13 VMR safe to buy?

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