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K23 WHE

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,395 mi
Last recorded70,395 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 WHE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 70,395 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket is corroded/broken

Offside handbrake cable mounting corroded/broken

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

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

Rear chassis rails are rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2026 70,370 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust mounting bracket is corroded/broken

Offside handbrake cable mounting corroded/broken

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

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

Rear chassis rails are rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2025 68,613 miles

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

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 67,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 67,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 64,230 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 58,645 miles

Nearside Front door handle broken but working

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 58,596 miles

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

Nearside Front door handle broken but working

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 53,060 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 53,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 47,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 40,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,174 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,682 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 26,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 19,882 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 19,882 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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K23 WHE is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K23 WHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K23 WHE registered?

K23 WHE is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is K23 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K23 WHE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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