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T40 JCW

2013 Fiat 500 L

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,514 mi
Last recorded99,514 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 JCW
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 99,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 94,398 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 94,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,506 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 87,321 miles

Central Rear seatbelt stalk not found

Offside Front headlight fixing broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 79,897 miles

Central Rear seatbelt stalk not found

Offside Front headlight fixing broken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 71,303 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 71,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald at inner edge and worn close to ply cords

smell of fuel in engine bay

Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,358 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to items in rear

Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,332 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 54,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 43,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 outer edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 43,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 outer edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 30,533 miles

Front 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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T40 JCW is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel 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 T40 JCW, 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 T40 JCW registered?

T40 JCW is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is T40 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 JCW 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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