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LR13 TBZ

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,257 mi
Last recorded23,257 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 TBZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 23,257 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2026 23,257 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 20,825 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 20,825 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp lens seriously defective Insecure (4.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 17,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 14,826 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 13,874 miles

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

Nearside Front corried

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 13,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front corried

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 13,163 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 11,535 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 9,997 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 8,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 6,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 4,930 miles

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 TBZ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

LR13 TBZ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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