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AY13 YFC

2013 Fiat 500 L

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,880 mi
Last recorded111,880 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 YFC
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 111,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 99,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 84,947 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 79,563 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 73,413 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 62,188 miles

front brake pads have direction indicators that are incorrect direction

Fail 28 Nov 2020 62,833 miles

Emissions not tested oil light flashing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split/tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front brake pads have direction indicators that are incorrect direction

Pass 29 May 2019 56,680 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 47,427 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 May 2018 47,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2017 35,850 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 May 2017 35,850 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 24,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 24,625 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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AY13 YFC is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 55,603 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY13 YFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY13 YFC registered?

AY13 YFC is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AY13 YFC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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