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EM11 JAM

2013 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,573 mi
Last recorded121,573 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM11 JAM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 121,573 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F sill damaged / corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

lift in both front strut tops

Pass 28 Feb 2025 113,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all plastic coated brake pipes starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 105,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Cradle from windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Mounting corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 May 2024 105,357 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Cradle from windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Mounting corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 96,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy hose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023 96,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy hose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 94,501 miles

oil leak

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

Fail 4 May 2022 94,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger grab handle defective (9.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2021 90,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2019 74,300 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,812 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,876 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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EM11 JAM is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EM11 JAM, 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 EM11 JAM registered?

EM11 JAM is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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