2013 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · VE13 HFZ
2013 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 86,085 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE13 HFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 86,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE13 HFZ 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 (VE13 HFZ) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))”.
VE13 HFZ Mileage History
- 22/07/202376,679 mi
- 18/03/202584,460 mi+7,781 mi
- 19/03/202584,461 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/202586,061 mi+1,600 mi
- 15/10/202586,085 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 4,209 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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