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EU63 RKJ

2013 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,267 mi
Last recorded80,267 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU63 RKJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 80,267 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle at spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 80,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle at spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 73,714 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle coil spring retaining cups corroded at both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 73,712 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 51% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle coil spring retaining cups corroded at both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Tyre is flat ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 66,980 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 56,953 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,147 miles

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

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

Sump corroded and leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2021 56,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Sump porris and leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,465 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,112 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 46,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber has corrosion to casing

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,531 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 30,484 miles

Osf tyre low inner edge

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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EU63 RKJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU63 RKJ, 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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EU63 RKJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2013.

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