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EK13 RZU

2013 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,811 mi
Last recorded55,811 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 RZU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 55,811 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 55,804 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 54,053 miles

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2024 54,053 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 54,050 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

all brake pipes starting to swell under protective coating

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 52,856 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 52,854 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 50,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 50,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 49,710 miles

OIL LEEK REQUIRES NEW SUMP CHANGE ASAP

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,547 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 43,919 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 39,363 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 39,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 31,772 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 24,228 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,020 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 21,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EK13 RZU is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EK13 RZU, 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 EK13 RZU registered?

EK13 RZU is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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