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WM13 FBL

2013 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,489 mi
Last recorded128,489 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM13 FBL
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 128,489 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates deteriorated both sides

Pass 22 Nov 2024 115,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 115,060 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 98,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,475 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,564 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 74,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 67,311 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,984 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,099 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 40,162 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,467 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 29,467 miles

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

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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WM13 FBL is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Red 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 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 WM13 FBL, 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 WM13 FBL registered?

WM13 FBL is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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