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ADV 398X

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,161 mi
Last recorded78,161 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 398X
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 78,161 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 78,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH Rear Indicators Flashing White (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 76,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 76,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 73,072 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 73,071 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 72,870 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 72,607 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 68,935 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 68,935 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 63,224 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,698 miles

Front exhaust clamp slightly corroded

Front top shock mounts slight movement (nearside + offside)

Nearside Front rigid brake pipe slightly deteriorated/surface corrosion

Nearside Rear central rigid brake pipe slightly deteriorated/surface corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear central + rear rigid brake pipe slightly deteriorated/surface corrosion

Rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still secure

Fail 24 Feb 2020 57,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust clamp slightly corroded

Front top shock mounts slight movement (nearside + offside)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front rigid brake pipe slightly deteriorated/surface corrosion

Nearside Rear central rigid brake pipe slightly deteriorated/surface corrosion

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear central + rear rigid brake pipe slightly deteriorated/surface corrosion

Rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,518 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 47,677 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front day time running light in operative

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 47,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front day time running light in operative

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,658 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 32,184 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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ADV 398X is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ADV 398X, 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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What year was ADV 398X registered?

ADV 398X is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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