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MF13 WXJ

2013 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,635 mi
Last recorded76,635 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF13 WXJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 76,635 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE FRONT DISC INNER FACE CORRODED AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INNER PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE REAR CORRODED @ BOTTOM COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE REAR CORRODED @ BOTTOM COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION A BOX PIPE JOINT / WONT BE LONG BEFORE IT WILL BREAK AWAY (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 3MM 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE BALD AND CUTTING OFF BADLY 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 76,631 miles

Position lamp not working NEARSIDE REAR SIDE LIGHT INOPERATIVE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK WET (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE INOPERATIVE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH ALMOST OUT BUT ALREADY METAL TO METAL WHICH IS CAUSING A VIBRATION THROUGH THE VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT TO CORDS 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade missing REAR BLADE EDGE MISSING (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE FRONT DISC INNER FACE CORRODED AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INNER PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE REAR CORRODED @ BOTTOM COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE REAR CORRODED @ BOTTOM COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION A BOX PIPE JOINT / WONT BE LONG BEFORE IT WILL BREAK AWAY (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 3MM 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE BALD AND CUTTING OFF BADLY 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 66,522 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2024 66,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure main beam lamp (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,883 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 56,186 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 52,129 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp missing form rear silencer joint

Fail 8 Oct 2021 51,601 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp missing form rear silencer joint

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,484 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 48,415 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 48,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 48,106 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,004 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 34,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,937 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 26,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper 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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MF13 WXJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WXJ, 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 MF13 WXJ registered?

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

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