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RO13 FRV

2013 Fiat 500 L

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,167 mi
Last recorded88,167 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO13 FRV
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 88,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 82,734 miles

parking brake only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 1 Oct 2024 82,734 miles

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

parking brake only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 May 2023 75,195 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 69,920 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 64,412 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 59,138 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 59,138 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 53,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Fail 8 May 2019 53,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Pass 1 May 2018 46,458 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 39,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 39,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working daytime running bulb (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 32,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

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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RO13 FRV is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO13 FRV, 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.

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What year was RO13 FRV registered?

RO13 FRV is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is RO13 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO13 FRV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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