2013 Fiat 500L · 20,412 MOT tests
2013 Fiat 500L reliability
2013 Fiat 500Ls fail 36.8% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 500L years (20,412 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Ls: 33.7%)
- 36.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Ls: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 71,340
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,412
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.4% of tests fail here (105% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Fiat 500L
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.7%
- Lights and electrics11.6%
- Brakes9.4%
- Tyres7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.13%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.66%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 3.4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.23%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.73%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.34%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.72%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.46%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.69%)
Is a 2013 Fiat 500L reliable?
2013 Fiat 500Ls fail 36.8% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 500L years (20,412 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Fiat 500L MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.13% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.66% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Fiat 500L have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Fiat 500L shows 71,340 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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