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DN13 MBU

2013 Fiat 500L

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,015 mi
Last recorded96,015 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 MBU
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 96,015 miles

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

offside running light

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 21 Oct 2025 96,015 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

offside running light

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Nov 2024 92,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount has slight roughness lock to lock

Offside Front running light not needed till 2018

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear back box is missing tail pipe

Rear pads have heat scoring

Fail 1 Nov 2024 92,143 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top mount has slight roughness lock to lock

Offside Front running light not needed till 2018

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear back box is missing tail pipe

Rear pads have heat scoring

Pass 13 Oct 2023 88,292 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 88,291 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 84,357 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,438 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2021 80,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 76,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,335 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 69,335 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,812 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 59,811 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,862 miles

nsf tyre worn outer

osf tyre worn inner

under tray fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2017 37,726 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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DN13 MBU is a 2013 Fiat 500L in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 54,867 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN13 MBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DN13 MBU registered?

DN13 MBU is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 18 May 2013.

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