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MA13 LZU

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,206 mi
Last recorded71,206 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 LZU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 71,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sidelight/main beam lamp unit damaged resulting in the lamp facing upwards and to the left

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

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge of the tread

Fail 21 May 2026 71,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sidelight/main beam lamp unit damaged resulting in the lamp facing upwards and to the left

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

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 16 May 2025 60,109 miles

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 7 May 2024 47,270 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn low on legal limit and perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre edges worn and perished

Rear axle/lower spring cups corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 47,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn low on legal limit and perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre edges worn and perished

Rear axle/lower spring cups corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 41,511 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 38,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 34,271 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 30,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 26,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 26,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in sidewall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 21,867 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 18,857 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 18,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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MA13 LZU 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 MA13 LZU, 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 MA13 LZU registered?

MA13 LZU is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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