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LO13 TGK

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,012 mi
Last recorded80,012 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 TGK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 80,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre's sidewalls damaged

Fail 13 May 2026 80,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre's sidewalls damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 73,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 68,875 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 64,674 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 63,132 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 63,130 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 58,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe slight leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,035 miles

Front exhaust slight leaking

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 54,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust slight leaking

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,331 miles

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 47,331 miles

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

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,483 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 31,471 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 31,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,205 miles

off side rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2016 23,204 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing inner & outer edges close to wear indicators & tread cracking

off side rear tyre tread cracking

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 TGK is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TGK, 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 LO13 TGK registered?

LO13 TGK is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 August 2013.

Is LO13 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO13 TGK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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