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MJ13 CXO

2013 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,960 mi
Last recorded34,960 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 CXO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 34,960 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,710 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle-Spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 33,710 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle-Spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 32,804 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 31,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 29,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 27,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 25,608 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 25,608 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,850 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 23,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 PLUS LOW TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

the brake pads are getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2016 10,903 miles

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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MJ13 CXO is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ13 CXO, 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 MJ13 CXO registered?

MJ13 CXO is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 July 2013.

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