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J900 LJJ

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,198 mi
Last recorded84,198 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 LJJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,198 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 84,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 93,607 miles

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

small chip centre windscreen

underbody trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2024 77,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust parts and flexy deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 70,407 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,500 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 53,113 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 51,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 62,180 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.8 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 56,599 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 56,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 32,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted/corroded on inner edge (passed RBT) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 32,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted/corroded on inner edge (passed RBT) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,544 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 46,039 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 46,039 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,478 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 32,742 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 32,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 19,878 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,319 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 12,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure full beam/daytime light lamp unit (1.7.3)

Warning lamps illuminating when indicators operating

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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J900 LJJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J900 LJJ, 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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J900 LJJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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