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MF13 HBB

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,422 mi
Last recorded85,422 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF13 HBB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 85,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 85,421 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure to front on join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 77,268 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 77,267 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam x2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 greased and x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 70,420 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 greased,x2 rear greased/swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 70,419 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 greased,x2 rear greased/swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at back by hoses and slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear most slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Centre to rear exhaust join very rusty

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

Nearside Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 61,909 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing and one broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at back by hoses and slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear most slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Centre to rear exhaust join very rusty

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

Nearside Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Wiper split

Pass 6 May 2022 50,268 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 39,965 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 39,964 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 39,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 36,531 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + dot code 12 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing under inflated + sidewalls damaged (ran flat) + dot code 14. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front daytime running lamps inop

centre exhaust front + rear clamps missing. no leaks

engine oil low

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn + dot code 15

offside front outer door handle damaged. still functioning as intended

offside rear tyre dot code 12

oil sump pan corroded + starting to leak from it

Fail 24 Feb 2020 36,531 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + dot code 12 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing under inflated + sidewalls damaged (ran flat) + dot code 14. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front daytime running lamps inop

centre exhaust front + rear clamps missing. no leaks

engine oil low

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn + dot code 15

offside front outer door handle damaged. still functioning as intended

offside rear tyre dot code 12

oil sump pan corroded + starting to leak from it

Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,426 miles

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged . door can still be opened from outside

vehicle is fitted with under -trays covering brake/fuel lines

Fail 6 Mar 2018 31,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged . door can still be opened from outside

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle is fitted with under -trays covering brake/fuel lines

Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,968 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front door handle loose

Fail 3 Mar 2017 26,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front door handle loose

Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door handle insecure at front

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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MF13 HBB is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MF13 HBB, 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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MF13 HBB is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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