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CF13 VYJ

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,159 mi
Last recorded76,159 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 VYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 76,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 72,579 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake cable bracket broken

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 72,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside handbrake cable bracket broken

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 68,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Both driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 62,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 62,381 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 57,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,083 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 56,083 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,114 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 47,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 33,621 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 21,720 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 11,812 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 VYJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

CF13 VYJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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