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FT13 KGU

2013 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,357 mi
Last recorded80,357 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 KGU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 80,357 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 68,718 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2024 54,668 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 54,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 42,742 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 42,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jul 2022 35,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,903 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 29,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 27,577 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 27,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 20,648 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,927 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 KGU is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Purple 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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

FT13 KGU is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is FT13 KGU safe to buy?

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