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MT13 MGJ

2013 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,780 mi
Last recorded47,780 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT13 MGJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 47,780 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 47,780 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 45,725 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2025 45,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 43,827 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 41,831 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 39,906 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 36,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 36,251 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 34,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 34,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 29,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 18,280 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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MT13 MGJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Yellow 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 MT13 MGJ, 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 MT13 MGJ registered?

MT13 MGJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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