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J222 MBH

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,617 mi
Last recorded15,617 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 MBH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 15,617 miles

Central rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 15,324 miles

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

Central Rear Axle corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 15,324 miles

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

Central Rear Axle corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 15,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear both rear shockers corroded

Rear rear axle corroded

all suspension brake steering corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 14,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

all suspension steering parts corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 14,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT BIND FRONT BRAKES SHOWING ON WHEEL FREE NOT ON R.B.T

Pass 11 Jul 2019 13,938 miles

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 13,064 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 13,061 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 12,530 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 12,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits SMALL LEAK IN EXHAUST PIPE UNDER ENGINE (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 11,729 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 10,887 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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J222 MBH is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J222 MBH, 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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J222 MBH is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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