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CF13 GXL

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,979 mi
Last recorded54,979 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 GXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 54,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Nov 2024 50,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 45,965 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 45,965 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2023 40,572 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush starting to pull out.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 5 Jan 2023 40,572 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush starting to pull out.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Rear wiper blade worn.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 34,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 7 Jan 2022 34,449 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 29,963 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 29,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 27,960 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded.

Undertray fitted obscuring components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 27,960 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded.

Undertray fitted obscuring components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 26,181 miles

undertray fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Jun 2018 26,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Jul 2017 23,619 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,470 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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CF13 GXL is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

CF13 GXL is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is CF13 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF13 GXL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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