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LY13 FXP

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,639 mi
Last recorded78,639 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 FXP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,639 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 75,119 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 75,076 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,209 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 71,186 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 69,343 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 69,343 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,327 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 64,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 57,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 57,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 49,775 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 44,050 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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LY13 FXP is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LY13 FXP, 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 LY13 FXP registered?

LY13 FXP is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is LY13 FXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY13 FXP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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