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NG13 TBU

2013 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,218 mi
Last recorded128,218 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG13 TBU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 128,218 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 128,218 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 126,440 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 126,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 125,801 miles

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

Nearside Front tie rod has play at the inner joint

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

Offside Front tie rod has play at the inner joint

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 110,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 3 May 2023 90,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 74,746 miles

Both front day time running light not working

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Door handle loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 74,699 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front day time running light not working

Central Front Exhaust front bracket broken and front and rear clamp missing

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Door handle loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 71,045 miles

front exhaust flexi has very slight blow

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2021 71,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust flexi has very slight blow

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2020 60,764 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated, strongly advise having them replaced

nearside front ball joint has slight play

offside front brake slightly slow on imbalance

Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 52,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 50,396 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 50,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,456 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,048 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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NG13 TBU is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG13 TBU, 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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NG13 TBU is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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