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FG13 LXK

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,671 mi
Last recorded80,671 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 LXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 80,671 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 74,260 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 74,260 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 68,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 59,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,056 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 48,992 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake lag - 24%

Offside Front brake lag on maximum limit - 25%

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect minor damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint + clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 48,992 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake lag - 24%

Offside Front brake lag on maximum limit - 25%

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect minor damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint + clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 45,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge./slight cracking/ on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake lag-28%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner/worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 41,806 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Nearside brake efforts slightly low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brakes noisy in operation

Fail 22 Jan 2019 41,806 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Nearside brake efforts slightly low

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining pin loose/adrift (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brakes noisy in operation

Pass 17 Jan 2018 39,146 miles

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner tread

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,995 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,948 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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FG13 LXK is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LXK, 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 FG13 LXK registered?

FG13 LXK is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is FG13 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 LXK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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