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L18 FBR

2013 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,453 mi
Last recorded56,453 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 FBR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 56,453 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 56,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 53,707 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 53,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp missing

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,253 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 48,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 43,230 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 41,830 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 36,940 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 31,153 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 31,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 21,835 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 21,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,774 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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L18 FBR is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L18 FBR, 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 L18 FBR registered?

L18 FBR is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is L18 FBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 FBR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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