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J555 ELX

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,145 mi
Last recorded65,145 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 ELX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 65,145 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 65,143 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction WIPER BLADES NOT SELF PARKING (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK END BALL JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 59,191 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 59,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 57,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 54,472 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 51,872 miles

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

brake pipe covers missing

front exhaust bracket snapped

nearside front daytime running light bulb missing

Fail 27 Sep 2022 51,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pipe covers missing

front exhaust bracket snapped

nearside front daytime running light bulb missing

Pass 25 Sep 2021 48,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust bracket snapped

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside front daytime running light not lighting

Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,358 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

front exhaust bracket snapped

nearside front drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2019 35,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 32,601 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 31,511 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 28,834 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,182 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 24,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J555 ELX is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J555 ELX, 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 J555 ELX registered?

J555 ELX is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 January 2013.

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