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ME02 RAG

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,341 mi
Last recorded73,341 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 RAG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 73,341 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 68,276 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 64,077 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 55,332 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 44,650 miles

Nearside Front brake sensor broken

Nearside Front door handle loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from crankshaft seal or sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre repaired on inner wall

Fail 27 May 2021 44,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front brake sensor broken

Nearside Front door handle loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from crankshaft seal or sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre repaired on inner wall

Pass 29 Jun 2020 33,136 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,328 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,809 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 25,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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ME02 RAG is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ME02 RAG, 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 ME02 RAG registered?

ME02 RAG is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is ME02 RAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME02 RAG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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