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L23 MEY

2013 Fiat 500

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,482 mi
Last recorded112,482 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 MEY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 112,482 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on side wall & in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 96,551 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 92,188 miles

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

daytime running lights not woking

Fail 29 Sep 2022 92,188 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

daytime running lights not woking

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,844 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,844 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,054 miles

Front of vehicle damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2020 84,054 miles

Front of vehicle damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 71,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,873 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 46,873 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,967 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2016 33,967 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edge

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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L23 MEY is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L23 MEY, 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 L23 MEY registered?

L23 MEY is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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