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MK13 HBL

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,696 mi
Last recorded81,696 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 HBL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 81,696 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,380 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 74,376 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front DRL not illuminating

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 64,698 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,822 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe support under gearbox missing (system secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer U clamp missing, secure as rusted solid.

Fail 22 Mar 2023 63,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush bonding completely failed and has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush bonding completely failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe support under gearbox missing (system secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer U clamp missing, secure as rusted solid.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,741 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 62,741 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,669 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 61,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,739 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged, no effect on light output

Offside daytime running lamp not working

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,719 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,179 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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MK13 HBL is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK13 HBL, 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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MK13 HBL is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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