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L16 LVW

2013 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,729 mi
Last recorded129,729 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 LVW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 129,729 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2025 128,861 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front subframe an suspension components corroded

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle an suspension components corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 123,673 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 123,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 124,792 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 124,779 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 116,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 118,457 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 118,445 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to miss-fire and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between Mani-cat and centre section, needs reseal (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 106,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 111,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion present on most of the rear suspension components (Axle, Shock absorbers etc)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Kerb damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Kerb damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 95,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 104,878 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 83,412 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 83,408 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,812 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 99,806 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

engine coolant level low

Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,274 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 77,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 96,998 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe too mid section blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 96,998 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe too mid section blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 66,005 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,859 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 52,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 91,959 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,175 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,998 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,332 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,697 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 25 Nov 2014 55,697 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 Nov 2013 45,047 miles

Advise rear section of exhaust outer casing corroded.

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 45,047 miles

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

Advise n/s/f wiper smearing slightly.

Advise o/s/r brake has slight bind

Advise rear section of exhaust outer casing corroded.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,584 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise brake discs heavy corrosoin

advise rear tyes starting to split in tread

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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L16 LVW is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L16 LVW, 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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L16 LVW is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2013.

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