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L5 TAK

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,590 mi
Last recorded71,590 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 TAK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 71,590 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 68,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 61,734 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 53,771 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 46,760 miles

Hazard tell-tale affects warning lamps

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished (185/55/15)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 22 Feb 2020 43,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 36,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,812 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 30,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 28,685 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,138 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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L5 TAK is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L5 TAK, 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 L5 TAK registered?

L5 TAK is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is L5 TAK safe to buy?

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