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FH13 FJE

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,276 mi
Last recorded89,276 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 FJE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 89,276 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 79,529 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2024 73,991 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 73,990 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,646 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly perished, 4mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 69,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly perished, 4mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,342 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 66,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 66,033 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,420 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 63,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,288 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,855 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 54,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,561 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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FH13 FJE is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH13 FJE, 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 FH13 FJE registered?

FH13 FJE is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is FH13 FJE safe to buy?

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