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LM05 BUT

2013 Fiat 500

Maroon Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,552 mi
Last recorded63,552 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 BUT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 63,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 60,407 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 58,694 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,349 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 55,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 52,845 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 52,845 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,012 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,200 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 36,639 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 29,856 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 20,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,185 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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LM05 BUT is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LM05 BUT, 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 LM05 BUT registered?

LM05 BUT is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is LM05 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 BUT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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