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FG13 GHU

2013 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,717 mi
Last recorded41,717 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 GHU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 41,717 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 40,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 39,029 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe and rear joints + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2022 37,891 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 37,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 36,236 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 35,044 miles

front wishbone bushes deterioating

osf tyre cracking

osr shock absorber bush deterioating

play in osf drop link

Pass 5 Nov 2019 33,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower suspenion arms rear bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2018 32,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 29,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2017 21,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 May 2017 21,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 May 2016 20,541 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on 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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FG13 GHU is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG13 GHU, 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 FG13 GHU registered?

FG13 GHU is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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