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MA13 ZRF

2013 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,867 mi
Last recorded80,867 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 ZRF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 80,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to body chassis and suspension

front shock absorbers corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 80,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to body chassis and suspension

front shock absorbers corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 75,270 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 75,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 69,632 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 69,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 64,534 miles

Front Radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside Front Outer door handle damaged, door can still be opened

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 64,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer door handle damaged, door can still be opened

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 57,576 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 57,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,387 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 52,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 49,463 miles

OSF DOOR HANDLE STICKING

Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,127 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 37,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,522 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,888 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 ZRF is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

MA13 ZRF is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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