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MLZ 550

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,147 mi
Last recorded85,147 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 550
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 85,147 miles

Central Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 69,183 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 62,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 59,120 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,629 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 57,629 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 38,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1954516 adv wa (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 25,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 16,019 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 16,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements or deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 10,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

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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MLZ 550 is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MLZ 550, 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 MLZ 550 registered?

MLZ 550 is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is MLZ 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLZ 550 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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