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DB51 JAM

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,191 mi
Last recorded55,191 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 JAM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 55,191 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

running lights nw

Fail 3 Dec 2025 55,188 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play os inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

running lights nw

Pass 27 Nov 2024 52,463 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 49,785 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 46,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 44,731 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 44,729 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 42,428 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,316 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,572 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 36,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,647 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,346 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 14,560 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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DB51 JAM is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DB51 JAM, 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 DB51 JAM registered?

DB51 JAM is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 April 2013.

Is DB51 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB51 JAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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