2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · RE13 LWD
2013 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 71,447 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE13 LWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 71,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE13 LWD 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 (RE13 LWD) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 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 (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
RE13 LWD Mileage History
- 20/05/202463,565 mi
- 20/05/202463,565 mi
- 20/05/202570,835 mi+7,270 mi
- 22/05/202671,447 mi+612 mi
- 26/05/202671,447 mi
Average of roughly 3,912 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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