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LR13 SZW

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,521 mi
Last recorded69,521 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 SZW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 69,521 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 63,950 miles

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 63,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front DRL not working.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 61,363 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 61,361 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,622 miles

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

Nearside Sill damage

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 57,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Sill damage

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 72,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front road wheel slightly out of shape / damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 72,720 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front road wheel slightly out of shape / damaged

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,040 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 48,040 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 44,213 miles

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

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

daytime running lights not working

Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2018 38,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 35,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high on main beam (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,910 miles

nearside front daylight unit damaged

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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LR13 SZW is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LR13 SZW, 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 LR13 SZW registered?

LR13 SZW is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 April 2013.

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