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RK13 XDF

2013 Fiat 500 L

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,946 mi
Last recorded57,946 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 XDF
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 57,946 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 57,945 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 53,299 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also crackling ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 53,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also crackling ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 49,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 49,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poor pattern suspect bulbs (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poor pattern suspect bulbs (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached backbox silencer tail pipe detached exhaust gasses melting bumper (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,263 miles

exhaust tip missing

Pass 16 May 2022 41,784 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 37,933 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 12 May 2020 35,664 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 12 May 2020 35,664 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 2 May 2019 31,704 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 31,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 27,335 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2017 23,038 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 17 May 2016 18,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 18,019 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

engine cover and under tray fitted

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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RK13 XDF is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 55,603 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK13 XDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK13 XDF registered?

RK13 XDF is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 9 May 2013.

Is RK13 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK13 XDF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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