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LM13 TEN

2013 Fiat 500 L

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,742 mi
Last recorded108,742 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 TEN
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 108,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear AXLE corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2025 97,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2024 86,654 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both. very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 86,330 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both. very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 80,576 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2023 80,576 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,804 miles

Nearside Day time running lamp inop

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 75,800 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Day time running lamp inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 11,750 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,308 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,816 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 49,982 miles

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 38,500 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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LM13 TEN is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 55,603 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM13 TEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM13 TEN registered?

LM13 TEN is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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