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NU13 ZXX

2013 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,207 mi
Last recorded99,207 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 ZXX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 99,207 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Sep 2024 93,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,470 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 60,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 48,621 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking/perished on tread ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 48,621 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking/perished on tread ()

Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm tread worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 40,335 miles

oil leak (sump corroded)

Pass 28 May 2019 39,577 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 39,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,804 miles

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

engine oil sump corroded slight leak

front exhaust clamp and mount corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 38,800 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

advise condition of front exhaust clamp

advise near side rear tyre wear 2.29mm

advise offside brake caliper pad rattle shim missing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 27 Jun 2017 35,190 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,491 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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NU13 ZXX is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NU13 ZXX, 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 NU13 ZXX registered?

NU13 ZXX is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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