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FY13 LRO

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,078 mi
Last recorded92,078 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 LRO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 92,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 92,078 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 87,604 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 81,987 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 81,211 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 81,203 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both n/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both n/s and o/s bottom arms, rear inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,902 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,340 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 58,340 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 47,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 47,621 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 33,735 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 33,735 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,320 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,354 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 19,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

play in steering rack

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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FY13 LRO is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY13 LRO, 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 FY13 LRO registered?

FY13 LRO is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is FY13 LRO safe to buy?

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