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EM54 CAT

2013 Fiat 500 L

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,370 mi
Last recorded86,370 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM54 CAT
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 86,370 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 71,251 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 80,600 miles

o/s/front tyre wear on edge

Fail 17 Jun 2025 80,600 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

o/s/front tyre wear on edge

Pass 15 Nov 2024 66,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 76,669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 63,138 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 63,138 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,957 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 72,957 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 58,446 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 66,135 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 66,135 miles

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,276 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 60,825 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,983 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 48,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 45,243 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,335 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 37,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 29,071 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,456 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 46,456 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 10,931 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 10,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,597 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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EM54 CAT is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 55,603 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EM54 CAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EM54 CAT registered?

EM54 CAT is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is EM54 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM54 CAT shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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