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M21 XRS

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,367 mi
Last recorded67,367 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 XRS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 67,367 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracks tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 67,376 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracks tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 61,432 miles

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

Nearside door handle loose but still functions as it should

Fail 30 May 2025 61,432 miles

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

Nearside door handle loose but still functions as it should

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 58,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 58,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 50,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,327 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 40,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 28,354 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 28,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 16,678 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 11,692 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 7,803 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 6,609 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 4,180 miles

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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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M21 XRS is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red 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 M21 XRS, 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 M21 XRS registered?

M21 XRS is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is M21 XRS safe to buy?

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