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J500 SKV

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,202 mi
Last recorded63,202 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 SKV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 63,202 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Minor damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 63,202 miles

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Minor damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 55,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge+perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge+perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 54,766 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes worn (Both). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 54,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes worn (Both). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,640 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 50,640 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 42,351 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 37,042 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 31,112 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 31,111 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 25,809 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,894 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,212 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 SKV is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J500 SKV, 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 J500 SKV registered?

J500 SKV is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is J500 SKV safe to buy?

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