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2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · L16 TBY

L16 TBY

2013 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 56,320 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
FIAT 500
Year / Origin
2013 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
56,320 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
1242cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2013 Fiat 500 shows a stable maintenance trend with a clear roadworthy status at its most recent examination. In the March 2023 test at 47,484 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date at identical mileage with no defects listed. The March 2022 pass at 44,781 miles also carried no advisories. The history indicates no recurring mechanical or structural faults across the two years of supplied records. The odometer sat at 44,781 miles for the March 2022 test and rose to 47,484 miles by March 2023, a gain of just 2,703 miles in twelve months. Over its thirteen-year life the car averaged roughly 3,653 miles per year, confirming very light use. The sparse record shows no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps, though the dual March 2023 entries at the same mileage suggest an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than mechanical concern. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low annual use, as prolonged standing can degrade rubber components and encourage corrosion unseen in a clean MOT. The tester flagged no advisories on exhaust emissions, structural integrity, or binding calipers, so no specific fault trend demands urgent attention. Verify the March 2023 failure cause with the test station, since the record lists no defects against either entry.

L16 TBY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
  • 56,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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L16 TBY Mileage History

  1. 20/03/202450,157 mi
  2. 28/03/202553,578 mi+3,421 mi
  3. 01/04/202553,586 mi+8 mi
  4. 18/02/202656,310 mi+2,724 mi
  5. 03/03/202656,320 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 3,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L16 TBY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 10:26
MOT Analysis

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 (L16 TBY) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.

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