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LJ13 WES

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,561 mi
Last recorded102,561 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 WES
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 102,561 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 102,558 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 99,462 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam around spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 99,461 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam around spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,173 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 98,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 91,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seats on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,858 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,341 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 53,405 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 35,708 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,750 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,163 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 28,160 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 25,897 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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LJ13 WES is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red 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 LJ13 WES, 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 LJ13 WES registered?

LJ13 WES is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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