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DA12 MEA

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,775 mi
Last recorded55,775 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 MEA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 55,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 51,052 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 51,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 44,801 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 37,165 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 30,746 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 20,892 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 20,890 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 15,383 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 6,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 6,006 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 5,693 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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DA12 MEA is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 DA12 MEA, 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 DA12 MEA registered?

DA12 MEA is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is DA12 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 MEA 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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