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MJ13 VVL

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,178 mi
Last recorded70,178 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 VVL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 70,178 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,425 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 68,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 64,374 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting

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

Offside Front Outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2022 60,656 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 60,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55R15 H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 56,578 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,855 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 53,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 33,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 24,041 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 23,395 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,266 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 VVL is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

MJ13 VVL is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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