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HX13 NWJ

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,381 mi
Last recorded91,381 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX13 NWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 91,381 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 91,380 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing from rear box and leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi damaged

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

Nearside Front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

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

Pass 30 May 2025 88,017 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f macpherson strut top mount or bearing has slight play

rear exhaust silencer clamp missing but secure at time of test

Fail 30 May 2025 88,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f macpherson strut top mount or bearing has slight play

rear exhaust silencer clamp missing but secure at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2024 76,507 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive thermostat housing (coolant) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,701 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

both front lower arm rear bush poor condition n/s and o/s

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2023 66,167 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.73mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge (strong advise)

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 56,865 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 56,865 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front DRL (day time running light) not working

Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,115 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 50,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,107 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 48,107 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 41,370 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 34,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre low 3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2017 28,365 miles

Front Tyres low 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,905 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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HX13 NWJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HX13 NWJ, 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 HX13 NWJ registered?

HX13 NWJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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