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LX06 BOW

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,154 mi
Last recorded85,154 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 BOW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 79,919 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking ,sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 72,548 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 72,498 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 67,471 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 67,471 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,494 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,214 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 60,214 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 38,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 29,432 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 18,921 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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LX06 BOW is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LX06 BOW, 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 LX06 BOW registered?

LX06 BOW is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is LX06 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX06 BOW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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