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FR62 JOH

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,631 mi
Last recorded100,631 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 JOH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 100,631 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Air freshener from rear view mirror) ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam covered in under seal

Fail 13 Jan 2026 100,534 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Air freshener from rear view mirror) ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam covered in under seal

Pass 14 Jan 2025 89,014 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 75,627 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 75,627 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Boot (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,330 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 63,607 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

instrument cluster fault

Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,736 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 59,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

offside front brake discs and pads showing signs of heat

Pass 19 Jan 2018 57,430 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 57,426 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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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FR62 JOH is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black 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 FR62 JOH, 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 FR62 JOH registered?

FR62 JOH is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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