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KX13 NJE

2013 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,074 mi
Last recorded86,074 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX13 NJE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 86,074 miles

Coolant leak Much residue around possibly damaged thermostat housing (Common Fault) Please avoid long journeys until fault rectified as vehicle may overheat if coolant loss progresses. Monitor coolant level. ()

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil Residue around driveshaft inner CV (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 86,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak Much residue around possibly damaged thermostat housing (Common Fault) Please avoid long journeys until fault rectified as vehicle may overheat if coolant loss progresses. Monitor coolant level. ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder and through outer layer but not yet reached cords at the time of test

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder and through outer layer but not yet reached cords at the time of test

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 81,819 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

fault on dash with o/s indicator shorting to abs light

Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 79,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,738 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

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

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

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2022 66,682 miles

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

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

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

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

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2021 56,479 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 56,457 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,322 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake is lightly binding u/l

Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,521 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 46,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,812 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 42,813 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,409 miles

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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KX13 NJE is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Purple 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 KX13 NJE, 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 KX13 NJE registered?

KX13 NJE is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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