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A24 EKB

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,476 mi
Last recorded118,476 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 EKB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 118,476 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 96,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 99,348 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,862 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled difficult to examine

Fail 7 Feb 2024 95,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 82,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 82,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 95,356 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 95,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 95,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body excessively corroded near axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body excessively corroded near axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper crossmember corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,396 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 87,182 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 80,287 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 80,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 32,808 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 25,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 73,909 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 73,909 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 15,177 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,456 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 67,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 9,845 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,466 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 62,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 6,607 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 57,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 51,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,226 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 36,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 19,282 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 14,430 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,107 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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A24 EKB is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 43,905 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 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A24 EKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A24 EKB is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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