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HV13 XOW

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,011 mi
Last recorded79,011 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 XOW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 79,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp rusted away + rear clamp rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak radiator bottom left corner ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine sump rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2025 79,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp rusted away + rear clamp rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak radiator bottom left corner ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine sump rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2024 73,900 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 70,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,949 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,956 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,681 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 54,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,980 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 44,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,057 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 25,881 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 18,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XOW is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV13 XOW, 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 HV13 XOW registered?

HV13 XOW is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 July 2013.

Is HV13 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 XOW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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