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LX13 PHJ

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,324 mi
Last recorded127,324 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 PHJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 127,324 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Front number plate water marked

Offside Front slight play in suspension

aux belt worn

lambda reading slightly high

Pass 18 Feb 2025 112,427 miles

Front number plate water marked

Front tyres getting low

exhaust blow at front

Pass 12 Feb 2024 101,007 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak barely allowing for lambda reading. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear seats not able to be checked.

Fail 7 Feb 2023 89,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 79,675 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 68,526 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 68,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 61,569 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight split in Ball joint dust cover

Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,492 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 37,971 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 28,512 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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LX13 PHJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 875cc 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 LX13 PHJ, 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 LX13 PHJ registered?

LX13 PHJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is LX13 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX13 PHJ 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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