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L8 CFG

2013 Fiat 500 L

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,492 mi
Last recorded54,492 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 CFG
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 54,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 49,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 49,824 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 40,781 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 40,781 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 36,963 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 36,963 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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,289 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 29,542 miles

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE REQIURES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Pass 10 Feb 2021 26,071 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 26,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 24,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,352 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 16,738 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 15,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 12,640 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 11,325 miles

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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L8 CFG is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L8 CFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L8 CFG registered?

L8 CFG is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 13 November 2013.

Is L8 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 CFG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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