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DV13 LTJ

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,668 mi
Last recorded38,668 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 38,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded/pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 38,668 miles

Exhaust system insecure cracked all the way round by flexi joint/no clamp in front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded/incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded/pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 34,935 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective insecure/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front and rear clamps missing, recommend replace (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 32,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 29,693 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 29,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded/incomplete, recommend further inspection/replace (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 27,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 24,953 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 24,246 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 24,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 20,730 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight movement in n/s/front suspension leg top mount

Fail 1 Apr 2019 20,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight movement in n/s/front suspension leg top mount

Pass 31 Mar 2018 17,539 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres are wearing smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 14,298 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 10,678 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 LTJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

DV13 LTJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 April 2013.

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