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FT13 GLJ

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,779 mi
Last recorded84,779 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 GLJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 84,779 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 81,692 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,276 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 78,276 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,585 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 73,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 67,049 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 67,049 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 59,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 55,982 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 42,543 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 34,017 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 23,900 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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FT13 GLJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red 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 FT13 GLJ, 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

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What year was FT13 GLJ registered?

FT13 GLJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is FT13 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 GLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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