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L500 SKN

2013 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,221 mi
Last recorded169,221 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 SKN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 169,221 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 169,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 139,386 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 139,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,100 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2019 99,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Dec 2019 99,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 86,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing in the inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 86,209 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing in the inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,610 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,242 miles

windscreen chipped in swept area less than 40mm

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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L500 SKN is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L500 SKN, 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 L500 SKN registered?

L500 SKN is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 December 2013.

Is L500 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 SKN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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