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HV13 XLH

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,181 mi
Last recorded75,181 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 XLH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 75,181 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 63,111 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear clamps corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 63,111 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear clamps corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 50,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,090 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 41,805 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,209 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 34,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 34,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2018 28,349 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 17,388 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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HV13 XLH is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV13 XLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV13 XLH registered?

HV13 XLH is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is HV13 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 XLH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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