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L18 YRT

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,136 mi
Last recorded80,136 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 YRT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 80,136 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,637 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 78,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,856 miles

rear silencer to centre exhaust section exhaust clamp missing

slight exhaust blow front pipe area

Fail 21 Sep 2023 72,856 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer to centre exhaust section exhaust clamp missing

slight exhaust blow front pipe area

Pass 24 Sep 2022 62,563 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2022 62,563 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,144 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 52,144 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,503 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 41,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 34,349 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 21,968 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 13,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 10,585 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 YRT is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L18 YRT, 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 YRT registered?

L18 YRT is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 September 2013.

Is L18 YRT safe to buy?

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