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LJ08 DOG

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,785 mi
Last recorded57,785 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 DOG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 57,785 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers have light missing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front alloy road wheel has slight damage to outer rim

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking starting in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has slight leak also clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

drive belt starting to crack

Fail 9 Jun 2026 57,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers have light missing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front alloy road wheel has slight damage to outer rim

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking starting in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has slight leak also clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

drive belt starting to crack

Pass 13 Jun 2025 52,538 miles

Exhaust flex joint showing minor wear

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 48,393 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 44,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn To 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 42,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn To 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,185 miles

daytime running lamps not working

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 5 Jul 2021 39,183 miles

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

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

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

daytime running lamps not working

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 26 Jun 2020 33,343 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 24,983 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 24,983 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,096 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 12,714 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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LJ08 DOG is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJ08 DOG, 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 LJ08 DOG registered?

LJ08 DOG is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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