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SM13 OEU

2013 Fiat 500L

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,547 mi
Last recorded66,547 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 OEU
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 66,547 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess movement is close to being considered excessive (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play/wear felt at both sides ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly more than one source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has high travel

Fail 9 Jan 2026 66,546 miles

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

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess movement is close to being considered excessive (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play/wear felt at both sides ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly more than one source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 10 Jan 2025 62,037 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil pan/sump is corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven pad wear over rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked moisture/condensation inside lamp (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 4 Jan 2024 57,325 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 52,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both handbrake cables outer casing split

Pass 10 Jan 2022 47,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 43,149 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 43,148 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 39,201 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded

exhaust front silencer outer skin starting to peel

undiagnosed intermittent noise from engine bay

Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 31,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 27,817 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 24,566 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,166 miles

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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SM13 OEU is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM13 OEU, 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 SM13 OEU registered?

SM13 OEU is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is SM13 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 OEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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