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MK13 PVW

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,850 mi
Last recorded45,850 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 45,850 miles

under body and suspension covered with underseal

Fail 22 Jun 2026 45,849 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body and suspension covered with underseal

Pass 1 Jul 2025 44,446 miles

Front and rear suspension components covered with under seal

Fail 30 Jun 2025 44,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front and rear suspension components covered with under seal

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 43,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat spots (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges , 175/65/14 82 H

both rear drums corroded

certain sections of underside of vehicle covered in under seal

day time running lamps inop , message on dash

Fail 9 Jul 2024 43,292 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat spots (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges , 175/65/14 82 H

both rear drums corroded

certain sections of underside of vehicle covered in under seal

day time running lamps inop , message on dash

Pass 13 Jul 2023 42,206 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both osr nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 42,206 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both osr nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 41,739 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 41,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front exhaust flexi hose splitting highly likely to detach from exhaust system

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 39,960 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 38,262 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 35,867 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,228 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 24,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 15,161 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 PVW 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 68.8%.

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 PVW, 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 MK13 PVW registered?

MK13 PVW is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is MK13 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK13 PVW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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