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FT13 ZXW

2013 Fiat 500L

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,833 mi
Last recorded134,833 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 ZXW
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 134,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 120,533 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 120,532 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 111,208 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 111,204 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) missing More than 50% of brake lining missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake only just met the requirements 17%

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

Pass 26 Jun 2022 104,863 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 92,207 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,686 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,596 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 65,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.7mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 41,697 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,778 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 15,496 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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FT13 ZXW is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 54,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT13 ZXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FT13 ZXW registered?

FT13 ZXW is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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The MOT history for FT13 ZXW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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