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VE13 TJV

2013 Fiat 500 L

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,169 mi
Last recorded84,169 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 TJV
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 84,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also with tread just showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2026 84,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also with no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside parking brake effort 33% lower than offside indicating an issue

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also with tread just showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 79,016 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 79,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 72,650 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 72,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO tread showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 64,910 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 64,910 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

amber warning lamp on dash

Pass 6 May 2021 50,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 47,764 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))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,286 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 28,372 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 23,835 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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VE13 TJV is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VE13 TJV, 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 VE13 TJV registered?

VE13 TJV is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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