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L333 EKX

2013 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,109 mi
Last recorded71,109 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 EKX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 71,109 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 64,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 59,161 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,287 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocker top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 56,287 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocker top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

back box clamp missing causing it to blow

front exhaust clamp snapped

sump corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 51,084 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 45,581 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 45,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 41,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 34,977 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

FRONT BRAKE LOW

MIDDLE SECTION HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 1 Dec 2018 34,977 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX LEAKING GASES AND CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT BRAKE LOW

MIDDLE SECTION HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 28,653 miles

offside front tyre just legal

Pass 10 Dec 2016 22,176 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD

Fail 10 Dec 2016 22,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW 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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L333 EKX is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L333 EKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L333 EKX registered?

L333 EKX is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 December 2013.

Is L333 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L333 EKX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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