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CF13 CDX

2013 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,454 mi
Last recorded167,454 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 CDX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 167,454 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 167,454 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 167,269 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 158,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 156,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack on tread 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 156,156 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 3.76 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack on tread 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 145,657 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 145,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 130,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 130,556 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine area (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 112,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front/rear tyres different sizes.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 112,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front/rear tyres different sizes.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 112,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 90,639 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 13 Jan 2017 53,830 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,746 miles

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

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

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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CF13 CDX is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CF13 CDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF13 CDX registered?

CF13 CDX is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is CF13 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF13 CDX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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