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GK12 CHK

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,073 mi
Last recorded64,073 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 CHK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 64,073 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 64,072 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 63,363 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2025 63,363 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 59,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil topped up prior to test.

Fail 13 Feb 2024 59,102 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil topped up prior to test.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 53,430 miles

Both rear tyres wearing

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 48,741 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 43,742 miles

Exhaust system very rusted

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,321 miles

Exhaust system very rusted

Rear Both coil springs very rusted

Fail 17 Feb 2020 40,321 miles

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

Exhaust system very rusted

Rear Both coil springs very rusted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,790 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,743 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 19,465 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 19,465 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 13,406 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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GK12 CHK is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GK12 CHK, 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 GK12 CHK registered?

GK12 CHK is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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