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LG13 YJW

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,579 mi
Last recorded81,579 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 YJW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 81,579 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 76,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 76,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 76,272 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 69,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 63,034 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 63,029 miles

Exhaust system insecure FRONT CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached N/S/R BUMP STOP (+ NOISY) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F TOP MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 57,227 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 57,227 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front DRL not working

Pass 1 Apr 2019 44,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,838 miles

Offside front tyre worn very low on inside edge,almost to the cords.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 23,924 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 22,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 12,449 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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LG13 YJW is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG13 YJW, 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 LG13 YJW registered?

LG13 YJW is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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