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CE13 RFL

2013 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,320 mi
Last recorded73,320 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 RFL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 73,320 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroding

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2024 67,111 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2024 67,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2023 60,463 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust system corroding

nsf tyre wearing

rear axle beam corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,235 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2020 49,526 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 43,880 miles

exhaust system corroding

slight wear both front top suspension mountings

Fail 18 Jun 2019 43,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

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

exhaust system corroding

slight wear both front top suspension mountings

Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 34,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 26,307 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,355 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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CE13 RFL is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE13 RFL, 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 CE13 RFL registered?

CE13 RFL is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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