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LJ13 ZBE

2013 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,649 mi
Last recorded66,649 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 ZBE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,649 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 66,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted/lens defective (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are corroding

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 11 Nov 2024 63,138 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 63,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyres bald/worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 53,483 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 46,828 miles

Center to rear exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 41,133 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 35,432 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 28,393 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 28,393 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 18,990 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Recommend to check and adjust tracking

Fail 28 Oct 2017 18,990 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Recommend to check and adjust tracking

Pass 29 Oct 2016 11,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 3,383 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 ZBE is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 875cc 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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

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

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