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MJ13 XVB

2013 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,310 mi
Last recorded85,310 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 75,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rears , Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edge , Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 60,408 miles

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded + clamp missing rear joint

Pass 7 May 2022 56,041 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 56,041 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 55,684 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 55,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 46,113 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2019 45,372 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 39,486 miles

gearbox noisey

Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,170 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 28,044 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,717 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 XVB 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ13 XVB registered?

MJ13 XVB is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is MJ13 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ13 XVB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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