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FR13 DOU

2013 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,428 mi
Last recorded71,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 DOU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,428 miles

Front both strut top mountings have slight movement

Fail 19 Jan 2026 71,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Front both strut top mountings have slight movement

Pass 13 Feb 2025 66,848 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 66,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 63,302 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 63,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 59,874 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald inner edge , scrubbed off . budget 195 45 16 84V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cuts in length inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil just registering on dipstick

Fail 2 Dec 2021 59,140 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow, lamba high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe / centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot worn , leaving joint unprotected (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides bushes torn and worn away (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald inner edge , scrubbed off . budget 195 45 16 84V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cuts in length inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil just registering on dipstick

Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,188 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 9 Dec 2020 51,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,262 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 44,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,328 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield slighty insicure

Coolant level at minimum

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 30,464 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,633 miles

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

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

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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FR13 DOU is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FR13 DOU, 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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FR13 DOU is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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