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FR13 VMX

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,499 mi
Last recorded63,499 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 VMX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 63,499 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 61,906 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch missing.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 60,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,637 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 58,637 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 58,421 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 58,420 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,110 miles

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

exhaust flexi damage

Pass 26 Jun 2020 57,705 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 57,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracks around tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,063 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and inner tread starting to feather.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,056 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wipers slight smear

Pass 17 Jun 2017 44,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,649 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 25 Jun 2016 31,589 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

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 VMX is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VMX, 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 FR13 VMX registered?

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

Is FR13 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VMX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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