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SC13 ZRD

2013 Fiat 500L

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,646 mi
Last recorded88,646 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 ZRD
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 88,646 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 88,645 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush hanging out (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush hanging out (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump leaking or rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 83,860 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front towards the rear of the vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 83,860 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing outer pad material has come away from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front towards the rear of the vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,675 miles

Offside Rear fog light lens cracked

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,453 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 64,453 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,839 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 61,839 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 58,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 50,291 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 50,290 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 44,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil low

Fail 30 Jan 2018 44,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil low

Pass 1 Feb 2017 34,974 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 34,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,188 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 32,188 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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SC13 ZRD is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 54,867 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC13 ZRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SC13 ZRD registered?

SC13 ZRD is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 31 August 2013.

Is SC13 ZRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC13 ZRD shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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