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MJ13 VRC

2013 Fiat 500 L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,541 mi
Last recorded71,541 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 VRC
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 71,541 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 71,541 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 60,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 60,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 52,365 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 52,259 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ignition switch intermittently faulty when trying to turn key initially

Pass 19 Apr 2023 45,430 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 45,430 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,632 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 30,024 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 27,759 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 25,553 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 22,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread unevenly worn

Pass 16 May 2017 18,427 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 23 May 2016 13,185 miles

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

Offside Rear fog light broken

Fail 23 May 2016 13,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog light broken

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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MJ13 VRC is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ13 VRC, 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 MJ13 VRC registered?

MJ13 VRC is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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