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IDZ 1478

2013 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,893 mi
Last recorded75,893 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIDZ 1478
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 75,893 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 75,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 70,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 65,936 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 65,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,842 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 55,507 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 55,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 46,748 miles

n/s/f shocker damp

slight play o/s/f ball joint

Fail 3 Oct 2019 46,745 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust (flexi poor condition)

n/s/f shocker damp

slight play o/s/f ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,977 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,403 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre outer wall has a cut but not showing cords 195/45 16V

Pass 1 Sep 2016 13,717 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,547 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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IDZ 1478 is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 IDZ 1478, 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 IDZ 1478 registered?

IDZ 1478 is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is IDZ 1478 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IDZ 1478 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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