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J70 GAT

2013 Fiat 500L

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,750 mi
Last recorded116,750 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 GAT
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 116,522 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 105,015 miles

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

Offside Front electric window not working

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear screen wash not working

Rear rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Oct 2024 105,015 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement not returning to fully off position when park brake released (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front electric window not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (lever hits end stop but brakes still not locked) (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear screen wash not working

Rear rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,634 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on hose ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front electric window inoperative

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both front to rear pipes adjacent to hose connections (1.1.11 (c))

rear screen wash not working and wiper blade split

Fail 31 Oct 2023 92,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on hose ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front electric window inoperative

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both front to rear pipes adjacent to hose connections (1.1.11 (c))

rear screen wash not working and wiper blade split

Fail 24 Oct 2023 92,467 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 77,795 miles

emmision to clean to test

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,875 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 52,871 miles

Emissions not tested Due to age of timing belt (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,193 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 24,344 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,565 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,595 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 17,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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J70 GAT is a 2013 Fiat 500L in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 54,867 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J70 GAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J70 GAT registered?

J70 GAT is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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