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LO13 TFN

2013 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,790 mi
Last recorded121,790 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500C41,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 TFN
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 121,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose resting on front suspension frame (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure stuck inside spring

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded but not weakened

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 121,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 121,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 119,624 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 112,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 103,721 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 103,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 93,902 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 93,889 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle loose and broke off during test (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front down pipe bracket broken but exhaust is still fully supported

Front fog lamps not working

Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing but still secure and fully supported

battery negative cable is loose

coolant below the minimum

Pass 17 Aug 2019 91,230 miles

Nearside Front 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

drivers external door handle damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,905 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,284 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 74,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,023 miles

DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT OUT

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

WARNING LIGHT ON

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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LO13 TFN is a 2013 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 41,277 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO13 TFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LO13 TFN registered?

LO13 TFN is a 2013 Fiat 500C, first registered on 21 July 2013.

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