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EH12 EMZ

2013 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,351 mi
Last recorded75,351 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEH12 EMZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 75,351 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front light damage to exhaust bracket and flexi

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

Offside park brake cable bracket broken

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear corrosion on axle

park brake travel

Fail 9 Apr 2026 75,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front light damage to exhaust bracket and flexi

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

Offside park brake cable bracket broken

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear corrosion on axle

park brake travel

Pass 6 May 2025 69,611 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 69,611 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi worn

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 63,272 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on axle

Pass 3 May 2023 57,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on axle n/s and o/s

Fail 2 May 2023 57,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on axle n/s and o/s

Pass 3 May 2022 52,736 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 47,322 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 47,311 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 43,485 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 36,140 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 29,379 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 23,035 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 23,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 18,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EH12 EMZ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EH12 EMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EH12 EMZ registered?

EH12 EMZ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is EH12 EMZ safe to buy?

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