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LG13 YLA

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,318 mi
Last recorded62,318 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 YLA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 62,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2025 61,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 61,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 60,601 miles

rear axel under sealed

Fail 23 Sep 2024 60,601 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear axel under sealed

Pass 19 Dec 2023 57,543 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 54,287 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 54,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 48,414 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 48,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 41,086 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2019 34,134 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 32,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 24,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,217 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 YLA is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

LG13 YLA is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is LG13 YLA safe to buy?

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