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N40 TOR

2013 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,621 mi
Last recorded65,621 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 TOR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 65,621 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded and middle section hanger broken away

Pass 16 Jul 2025 64,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable bkt corroded

rear axle /spring seats corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,174 miles

REAR COIL SPRING CUPS CORRODED

Pass 25 Jul 2023 60,429 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 60,428 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres on 3.0mm , worn on inner edges

exhaust system, all coil springs and rear axle beam corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 58,804 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail inner cords showing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres on 3.0mm , worn on inner edges

exhaust system, all coil springs and rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,485 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 56,485 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,935 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front sill damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,965 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged but not significantly weakend

Pass 1 May 2018 38,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,631 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 29,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,375 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

pin/drain hole in rear silencer

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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N40 TOR is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N40 TOR, 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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N40 TOR is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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