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MT13 MHU

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,972 mi
Last recorded128,972 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT13 MHU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 128,972 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake has lower effort

Pass 30 Sep 2024 119,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front has slight blow at clamps rear pipe to box failing rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides very rusty outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 116,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 114,611 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,492 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APP 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APP 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,508 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 79,766 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 79,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,150 miles

Rear REAR EXHAUST CLAMP ROTTED AND BROKEN

Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,790 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 41,790 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear tyre low+out of shape

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 MHU is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT13 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

MT13 MHU is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 August 2013.

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