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J500 GDF

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,526 mi
Last recorded55,526 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 GDF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 55,526 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF & NSF strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION AND BRAKING COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 55,526 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF & NSF strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION AND BRAKING COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 54,815 miles

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

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

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

Rear Hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Feb 2024 53,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 49,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 45,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,647 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,519 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 38,517 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 35,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 2 Oct 2018 30,822 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroding

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,582 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Fail 24 Mar 2017 24,582 miles

Brake performance not tested No test performed due to dangerous N/S/F tyre (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 17,311 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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J500 GDF is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J500 GDF, 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 J500 GDF registered?

J500 GDF is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is J500 GDF safe to buy?

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