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MT13 VFA

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,019 mi
Last recorded73,019 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT13 VFA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 73,019 miles

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

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

Rear both

Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,779 miles

Front Daytime running lamps inop.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe bracket rusted away but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear dampers have slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 69,779 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush split, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both showing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Daytime running lamps inop.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe bracket rusted away but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear dampers have slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 67,055 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 67,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,171 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,484 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 60,484 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,590 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 48,592 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 41,203 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 41,203 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,024 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 23,911 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 VFA is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

MT13 VFA is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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