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HX13 ZTB

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,909 mi
Last recorded104,909 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 104,909 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 104,909 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 100,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f day time running lamp out

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2024 100,743 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 96,349 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust rear silencer joint securing clamp missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 96,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Position lamp/high beam light unit (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust rear silencer joint securing clamp missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 93,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp damaged

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,312 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside DRL not working

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear wiper missing

Fail 23 Nov 2021 88,308 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside DRL not working

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear wiper missing

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside daytime running light inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper slightly damaged

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,803 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 70,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,409 miles

advise rear tyres are becoming perrished

Fail 11 Apr 2018 56,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise rear tyres are becoming perrished

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,577 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 40,577 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 5 Apr 2016 34,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

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 ZTB is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

HX13 ZTB is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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