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DG13 LXN

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,644 mi
Last recorded69,644 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 LXN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 69,644 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of the vehicle bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both wsides of vehicle bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 69,644 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides of vehicle (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of the vehicle bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both wsides of vehicle bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 62,478 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 62,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,348 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 59,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 57,480 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 57,480 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,445 miles

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 53,445 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,342 miles

both rear indicators fading to white

exhaust system weak and corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 50,634 miles

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

rear axle corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2020 50,627 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

rear axle corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2019 45,940 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 45,937 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure main beam lamp unit (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 36,829 miles

Drivers door handle slightly insecure

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 36,829 miles

Drivers door handle slightly insecure

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 25,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 20,442 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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DG13 LXN is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DG13 LXN, 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 DG13 LXN registered?

DG13 LXN is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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