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LX13 VKR

2013 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,621 mi
Last recorded76,621 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 VKR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 76,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from exhaust manifold, however fumes are not entering cabin (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint from center pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 70,463 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 70,463 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 56,916 miles

Engine rattling noise from cold.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 45 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Beam axle heavily surface corrosion.

Fail 28 Feb 2023 56,870 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine rattling noise from cold.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 45 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Beam axle heavily surface corrosion.

Pass 12 Feb 2022 50,025 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 50,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 45,255 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 45,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 39,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 31,769 miles

Front advise pads very low

Pass 27 Feb 2018 25,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,314 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 20,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VKR is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LX13 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

LX13 VKR is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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