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L500 SUU

2013 Fiat 500 L

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,241 mi
Last recorded73,241 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 SUU
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 73,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 63,628 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield damaged

rear under tray damaged

steering rough when opperated

Fail 27 Nov 2024 63,625 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield damaged

rear under tray damaged

steering rough when opperated

Pass 13 Dec 2023 55,979 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 55,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 48,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 48,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 41,148 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,865 miles

nearside front outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2020 32,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2019 21,390 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 20,676 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 17,545 miles

smoke test so clean unable to get reading

Pass 7 Dec 2016 14,253 miles

n/s front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

o/s front tyre worn on edges also has damage to outer side wall

smoke test so clean unable to get reading from tail pipe

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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L500 SUU is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 55,603 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L500 SUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L500 SUU registered?

L500 SUU is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is L500 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 SUU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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