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GJ13 WGY

2013 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,568 mi
Last recorded168,568 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 WGY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 168,568 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 168,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 97,851 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2025 97,843 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2024 87,103 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,627 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2023 76,627 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 65,095 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear to centre exhaust joint clamp missing

Fail 23 Aug 2022 65,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and limited damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear to centre exhaust joint clamp missing

Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 54,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,836 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 26,459 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit...185/55R16

Pass 22 Aug 2017 16,742 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 12,353 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 12,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GJ13 WGY is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Yellow 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 GJ13 WGY, 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 GJ13 WGY registered?

GJ13 WGY is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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