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FY13 NEJ

2013 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,692 mi
Last recorded133,692 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 NEJ
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 133,692 miles

Offside Front DRL Light in/op 2013 vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2025 125,839 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 125,835 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front drl light in/op 2013vehicle

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Mar 2024 118,731 miles

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

Offside Front DRL Light in/op 2013 vehicle

Offside Front Headlamp slight movement on fixing

Pass 16 Mar 2023 112,149 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 112,146 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 105,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 97,618 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 97,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm in outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm in inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 90,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm in outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside daytime running light not working

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm in inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 83,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 75,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chid seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing seat belt inspection

Fail 5 Mar 2016 60,178 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chid seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing seat belt inspection

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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FY13 NEJ is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY13 NEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY13 NEJ?

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What year was FY13 NEJ registered?

FY13 NEJ is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is FY13 NEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY13 NEJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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