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WF13 VGV

2013 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,402 mi
Last recorded106,402 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF13 VGV
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 106,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 106,402 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 104,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 104,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 103,347 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 102,621 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 95,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking Brake efficiency 17%

corrosion to some underbody components

Fail 15 Jul 2022 95,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush within arm fully debonded with arm fouling on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking Brake efficiency JUST MET at 16%

Parking brake effort for Nearside axle 110 Offside axle 120 Parking Brake efficiency 16%

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 21 Jul 2021 83,574 miles

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

Parking Brake efficiency JUST MET at 16%

front brake discs slightly scored

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 12 Jul 2021 83,088 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking Brake efficiency JUST MET at 16%

front brake discs slightly scored

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Jul 2020 75,294 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 57,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 21 Jul 2018 31,855 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 31,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 26,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 20,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/shattered (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body, Structure and General Items > Body condition> side sills damaged/dented

Nearside Drivers View of the Road > Mirrors > Missing, not Obligatory Mirror

Nearside Front Body has damage [6.1.C.1] nearside front (bumper slightly sticking out, but secure, wing damaged)

Nearside Front Front fog lamp > Fog lamp insecure

Offside Body, Structure and General Items > Body condition> side sills damaged/dented

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens smashed (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens smashed (1.2.1d)

Rear washer jet not working

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2016 20,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper split smearing windscreen (divers view) (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper hanging off, wing damaged (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/shattered (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body, Structure and General Items > Body condition> side sills damaged/dented

Nearside Drivers View of the Road > Mirrors > Missing, not Obligatory Mirror

Nearside Front Front fog lamp > Fog lamp insecure

Offside Body, Structure and General Items > Body condition> side sills damaged/dented

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens smashed (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens smashed (1.2.1d)

Rear washer jet not working

windscreen washer bottle leaking

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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WF13 VGV is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF13 VGV, 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 WF13 VGV registered?

WF13 VGV is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 2 August 2013.

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