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GN13 RCU

2013 Fiat 500 L

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,909 mi
Last recorded82,909 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN13 RCU
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 82,909 miles

parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 13 Jan 2026 82,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Jan 2025 72,689 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 64,260 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level not showing on dipstick during pre checks

front exhaust flexi worn / broken

Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,336 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 46,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated / Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 40,480 miles

Engine oil level below min

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

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

Offside front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 2 May 2019 32,709 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Uneven wear to nearside rear tyre-Tyre size 225/45R17 94W

Pass 8 May 2018 25,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing on the outside edge

Fail 8 May 2018 25,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing on the outside edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 13,379 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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GN13 RCU is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 55,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN13 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN13 RCU?

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What year was GN13 RCU registered?

GN13 RCU is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is GN13 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN13 RCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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