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MF13 HNL

2013 Fiat 500 L

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,501 mi
Last recorded74,501 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF13 HNL
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 74,501 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush worn ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 71,372 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective Bush worn ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (Offside&Nearside) pitted/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (Offside&Nearside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose loose/damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,300 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 68,300 miles

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

Coolant low

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day running light not working

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2022 65,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day running light not working

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,196 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 61,160 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,720 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 53,968 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 53,968 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 46,485 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 14 May 2019 46,480 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres getting low

Pass 14 May 2018 34,665 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,469 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 13,019 miles

Nearside Front Advise N/S/F tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Offside Front Advise O/S/F tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Fail 13 May 2016 13,019 miles

Nearside Front Advise N/S/F tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

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

Offside Front Advise O/S/F tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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MF13 HNL is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 55,603 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF13 HNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF13 HNL registered?

MF13 HNL is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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