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SV13 MKE

2013 Fiat 500 L

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,256 mi
Last recorded93,256 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 MKE
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,256 miles

Boot lid slightly loose not locking in 2nd latch position but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2025 93,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Boot lid slightly loose not locking in 2nd latch position but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 225/45/17 Asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way round

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/17 slightly out of shape inner tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 84,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2023 79,858 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 67,471 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 67,471 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,886 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,215 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 53,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 37,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SV13 MKE is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SV13 MKE, 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 SV13 MKE registered?

SV13 MKE is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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