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HJ13 OPP

2013 Fiat 500 L

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,599 mi
Last recorded88,599 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 OPP
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 88,599 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside becoming lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower gearbox mount worn

Parking brake efficiency just within limit

Fail 28 Aug 2025 88,599 miles

Parking brake efficiency just within limit

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside becoming lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower gearbox mount worn

Pass 19 Aug 2024 77,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside becoming lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 77,840 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside becoming lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 69,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,330 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 62,330 miles

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

Offside front strut top bearing unit deteriorating, noisy

Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,815 miles

Offside front strut top bearing unit deteriorating, noisy

Fail 24 Aug 2021 55,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front strut top bearing unit deteriorating, noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,114 miles

Engine oil level close to minimum

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside front strut top bearing unit deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2019 43,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on edges only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 43,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on edges only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 35,680 miles

rear discs are worn and the inner pads are 75% worn

Pass 26 May 2017 29,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 21,195 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper split

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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HJ13 OPP is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 HJ13 OPP, 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.

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What year was HJ13 OPP registered?

HJ13 OPP is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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