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LK13 SYF

2013 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,048 mi
Last recorded89,048 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 SYF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 89,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 0n edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 87,294 miles

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

Offside Front Day running light inoperative

Fail 4 Jan 2025 87,293 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Day running light inoperative

Pass 21 Dec 2023 85,249 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion present to rear suspension components

Fail 21 Dec 2023 85,249 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion present to rear suspension components

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 79,394 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Squeals upon application. Drum off check strongly recommended (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Sill damamged

Smell of anti freeze. Header tank low

Fail 29 Dec 2022 79,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Squeals upon application. Drum off check strongly recommended (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Sill damamged

Smell of anti freeze. Header tank low

Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,432 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in top mounting bush (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing n/s and o/s belts missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 72,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing from silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in top mounting bush (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing n/s and o/s belts missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Dec 2020 65,634 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 3 Jan 2020 58,920 miles

Anti freeze level over filled. Smell of anti freeze coming from front

Chassis number not available

Offside Daytime running lamp replaced during test

Offside Permit in swept area and in drivers view

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 48,887 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp adjusted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 39,255 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside headlamp adjusted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 30,894 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 26,973 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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LK13 SYF is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Yellow 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 LK13 SYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK13 SYF registered?

LK13 SYF is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is LK13 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK13 SYF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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