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LO13 HFJ

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,729 mi
Last recorded82,729 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 HFJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,729 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 78,418 miles

Front both top strut mountings have lift

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 4 Jan 2024 78,418 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Front both top strut mountings have lift

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,757 miles

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 Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 69,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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 Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 58,679 miles

Front both top strut mountings worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill bent

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiperblade split

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

tyres different size tyres on front and back axle

Fail 10 Jan 2022 58,679 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both top strut mountings worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill bent

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiperblade split

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

tyres different size tyres on front and back axle

Pass 8 Jan 2021 47,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front mirror back missing

Pass 14 Jan 2020 34,818 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 34,817 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 33,571 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 33,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,208 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 17,627 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 17,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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LO13 HFJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LO13 HFJ, 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 LO13 HFJ registered?

LO13 HFJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is LO13 HFJ safe to buy?

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