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NL13 NHF

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,098 mi
Last recorded42,098 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 42,098 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,894 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 39,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box loose clamp missing.

Fail 27 Feb 2023

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box loose clamp missing.

Pass 28 Feb 2022

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear and judder. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box clamp missing.

Fail 28 Feb 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective non lockable fuel cap fitted. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear and judder. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box clamp missing.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,562 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 29,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 26,477 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 20,134 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 20,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 15,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 NHF 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 64.3%.

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 NHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL13 NHF registered?

NL13 NHF is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is NL13 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 NHF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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