2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · T31 RAO
2013 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 50,096 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T31 RAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2026
- 50,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T31 RAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Fiat 500 (T31 RAO) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
T31 RAO Mileage History
- 11/10/202374,560 mi
- 12/10/202344,560 mi-30,000 mi
- 15/10/202447,721 mi+3,161 mi
- 02/10/202548,632 mi+911 mi
- 29/10/202650,096 mi+1,464 mi
Average of roughly -8,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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