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HV13 XPE

2013 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,517 mi
Last recorded117,517 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 XPE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 117,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 109,368 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 100,923 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 100,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 91,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 81,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Slight play in mounting

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Slight play in mounting

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,744 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Play in suspension mounting

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Play in suspension mounting

Fail 23 Mar 2021 73,744 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Play in suspension mounting

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Play in suspension mounting

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 69,233 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface dirty (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface dirty (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

thermostat housing leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,137 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,149 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 46,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 32,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 15,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XPE is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Purple 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 HV13 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

HV13 XPE is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is HV13 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 XPE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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