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NL13 HVW

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,630 mi
Last recorded54,630 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 54,630 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Dashboard light shows fault when operating right indicator

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 54,627 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner Sill within prescribed area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Dashboard light shows fault when operating right indicator

Daytime running light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil sump in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,757 miles

Back box exhaust clamp missing not likely to fall off

Dashboard fault when operating indicator on right signal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper grill pushed in but still secure

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable hanging low

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 43,733 miles

Exhaust flexi outer casing worn

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable tied to nearside rear brake flexible hose. Would advise repair

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

Offside Rear Flexible brake hoses insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2023 43,733 miles

Exhaust flexi outer casing worn

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable tied to nearside rear brake flexible hose. Would advise repair

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Flexible brake hoses insecure

Pass 5 May 2022 40,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 39,322 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 37,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 35,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear clamp corroded

osr tyre cracked between treads

Pass 8 Jul 2017 33,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 27,843 miles

handbrake cables starting to split

Fail 25 Jul 2016 27,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake cables starting to split

Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,102 miles

N/S.F daytime running lamp inop

Fail 8 Mar 2016 25,102 miles

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

N/S.F daytime running lamp inop

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HVW is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red 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 NL13 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

NL13 HVW is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is NL13 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 HVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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