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J55 VLD

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,736 mi
Last recorded85,736 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 VLD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 85,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 78,165 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 74,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 74,655 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 65,581 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,207 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 41,808 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 30,668 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 23,127 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 19,865 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 19,865 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 12,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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J55 VLD is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J55 VLD, 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 J55 VLD registered?

J55 VLD is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is J55 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 VLD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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