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LM05 WXM

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,990 mi
Last recorded79,990 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 WXM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 79,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 79,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring cup on axle welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring cup on axle welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 78,046 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 78,042 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 77,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL Round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXCESIVE COMPONENTS AND STRUCTURAL CORROSION

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 75,999 miles

Coil spring corroded osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osf and nsf shock top mounts play,advise (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn excessively,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 75,997 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osf and nsf shock top mounts play,advise (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn excessively,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 71,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Rear axle beam corroded

Under body Corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,827 miles

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

Oil sump corroded

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 65,827 miles

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

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

Oil sump corroded

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 60,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,769 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 55,769 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 48,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,812 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 34,029 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 34,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WXM is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LM05 WXM, 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 LM05 WXM registered?

LM05 WXM is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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