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LM04 APR

2013 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,893 mi
Last recorded80,893 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 APR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 80,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 63,576 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

water leak near water pump area

Fail 21 Feb 2023 63,576 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

water leak near water pump area

Pass 22 Feb 2022 55,432 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 53,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front, offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2020 50,163 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive poss crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 37,349 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,178 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,739 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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LM04 APR is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM04 APR, 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 LM04 APR registered?

LM04 APR is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is LM04 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM04 APR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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