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VK13 HLJ

2013 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,178 mi
Last recorded87,178 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 HLJ
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 87,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Day runner inop

Offside Front Fog light inop

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 87,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Day runner inop

Offside Front Fog light inop

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 81,269 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 81,267 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 75,687 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 69,682 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front wearing thin and badly lipped inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 rear seat ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,337 miles

Front screen wash leaking

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 25 Feb 2019 35,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 19,706 miles

Central Front Lower Engine Covers Fitted Preventing Full Inspection

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener Mirror Hanging ()

Nearside Rear Hand Brake Cable Casing Split and Corroded

Offside Rear Hand Brake Cable Casing Split and Corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 10,346 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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VK13 HLJ is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK13 HLJ, 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 VK13 HLJ registered?

VK13 HLJ is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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