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J30 NLG

2013 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,517 mi
Last recorded116,517 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 NLG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 116,517 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 116,467 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 114,928 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 113,071 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 109,759 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 106,336 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 101,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 61,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,718 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer sleeve broken

Fail 19 Jun 2017 31,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer sleeve broken

Pass 6 Jun 2016 22,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J30 NLG is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J30 NLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J30 NLG registered?

J30 NLG is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is J30 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 NLG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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