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MW13 XZL

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,679 mi
Last recorded73,679 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW13 XZL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 73,679 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 67,544 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Door handle loose/ insecure but still operates

Fail 6 Dec 2024 67,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Door handle loose/ insecure but still operates

Pass 30 Nov 2023 64,967 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads getting low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 64,967 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads getting low

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 62,424 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle damaged but can still be opened/closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 59,018 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 59,017 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,533 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,300 miles

Central stop lamp one bulb not working.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 47,138 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,517 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2018 38,517 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,388 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,953 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 22,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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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MW13 XZL is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red 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 MW13 XZL, 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 MW13 XZL registered?

MW13 XZL is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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