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LS13 MKJ

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,033 mi
Last recorded84,033 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 MKJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 84,033 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Unsure if shock absorber leaking or condensation from exhaust back box drain hole (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2026 84,033 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Unsure if shock absorber leaking or condensation from exhaust back box drain hole (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 77,989 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides showing traces of a leak at some point (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 66,902 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 56,324 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 56,322 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil from shock absorber (1.1.13 (b))

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

beam pattern weak

Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,683 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,964 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 32,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 28,655 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 25,283 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 25,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,206 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 16,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2016 16,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LS13 MKJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS13 MKJ, 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 LS13 MKJ registered?

LS13 MKJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is LS13 MKJ safe to buy?

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