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MA13 MDE

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,055 mi
Last recorded100,055 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 MDE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 100,055 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,056 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 93,939 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front drl inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 66,631 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 66,592 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 54,819 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 44,666 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 44,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,242 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split,advise replacement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil filter corroded and leaking oil,advise replacement

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,927 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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MA13 MDE is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDE, 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 MA13 MDE registered?

MA13 MDE is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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