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ME07 ZEN

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,260 mi
Last recorded72,260 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME07 ZEN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 72,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 72,258 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 68,624 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 64,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 60,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsfi cv boot oily from gearbox oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 60,520 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsfi cv boot oily from gearbox oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 57,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,352 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,508 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2020 53,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust clamp corroded through.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 47,357 miles

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2018 47,357 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,853 miles

Nearside Front cuts in outer sidewall no cords visible

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre tread wearing low

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre tread wearing low

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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ME07 ZEN is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red 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 ME07 ZEN, 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 ME07 ZEN registered?

ME07 ZEN is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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