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FY13 VEM

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,420 mi
Last recorded102,420 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 VEM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 102,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 88,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 75,229 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 75,227 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 59,618 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 59,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint,clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown,possible sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *ALL* (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 47,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint,clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also heavy wear to inner edge strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown,possible sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *ALL* (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 38,855 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 38,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 33,901 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 32,738 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 26,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is aged and cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,298 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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FY13 VEM 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 71.4%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

FY13 VEM is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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