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LX13 VLR

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,425 mi
Last recorded75,425 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 VLR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 185/55-15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 71,960 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 71,958 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 67,252 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 67,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 63,284 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,582 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,478 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 53,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 50,036 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 40,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chip in screen

sump pan slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2018 30,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 30,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Front both tyres bald on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 20,643 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 10,177 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 VLR is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White 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 LX13 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

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

Is LX13 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX13 VLR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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