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S18 LJY

2013 Fiat 500 L

Beige Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,501 mi
Last recorded101,501 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 LJY
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 101,501 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2024 99,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 97,474 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,314 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Daytime running light insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***STRONG ADVIDSE INNER EDGE *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,440 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 67,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,210 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 57,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,979 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 32,849 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 28,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,658 miles

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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S18 LJY is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Beige with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S18 LJY, 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 S18 LJY registered?

S18 LJY is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is S18 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 LJY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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