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NL13 ZBF

2013 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,329 mi
Last recorded82,329 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 ZBF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 82,329 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both and leaking slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine mounting 1 nut missing

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2026 82,329 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine mounting 1 nut missing

rear axle corroded

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both and leaking slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 77,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2024 71,918 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 71,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 66,134 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 66,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 60,346 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer sidewall

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 60,346 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer sidewall

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,877 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 52,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at flex hose covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main font to rear at flex hose covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 52,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at flex hose covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main font to rear at flex hose covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 37,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge 175/65x14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 37,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge 175/65x14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 34,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 34,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 30,924 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,268 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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NL13 ZBF is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZBF, 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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NL13 ZBF is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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