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FR13 VPC

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,991 mi
Last recorded78,991 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 VPC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 78,991 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 78,991 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 75,610 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 75,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 64,735 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 64,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,806 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 60,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,342 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 43,799 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,635 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,300 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,871 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 14,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 VPC is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPC, 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

How do I check the history of FR13 VPC?

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What year was FR13 VPC registered?

FR13 VPC is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is FR13 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VPC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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