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NL13 HVT

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,221 mi
Last recorded81,221 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 HVT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 81,221 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 127,479 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 122,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 116,923 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 116,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,587 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 63,496 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front day running light inop

offside door handle damages but still operating door ok at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2018 52,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front day running light inop

offside door handle damages but still operating door ok at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2017 39,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside day time running light inop

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (worn on extreme edges) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 26,650 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (worn on extreme edges) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NL13 HVT is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NL13 HVT, 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 NL13 HVT registered?

NL13 HVT is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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The MOT history for NL13 HVT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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