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DV13 LSJ

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,662 mi
Last recorded75,662 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 LSJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,662 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Dogbone had slight play ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 75,662 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective Dogbone had slight play ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 64,341 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear uppers (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 63,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,378 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 53,378 miles

Outer Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,534 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,035 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing damage by clip

Rear minor exhaust leak (tailpipe connection)

Pass 9 Sep 2018 23,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close on inner edge adviser replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 20,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,772 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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DV13 LSJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV13 LSJ, 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 DV13 LSJ registered?

DV13 LSJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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