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CV13 GFG

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

58,329 mi
Last recorded58,329 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 GFG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 58,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 58,329 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting bracket for rear shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 18 Mar 2025 52,295 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2025 52,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s + n/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2024 47,239 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s + n/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,221 miles

O/S/R handbrake cable bracket broken but cable secure

Rear Axle Corroded + Springs

Fail 14 Mar 2023 42,219 miles

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

O/S/R handbrake cable bracket broken but cable secure

Rear Axle Corroded + Springs

Pass 31 Mar 2022 37,496 miles

rear axle beam & both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2022 37,494 miles

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

rear axle beam & both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 32,348 miles

Rear Axle beam/Coil Spring mounting points corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 32,348 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Rear Axle beam/Coil Spring mounting points corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 28,868 miles

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

rear axle beam corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2020 28,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,522 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,192 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 17,440 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 13,426 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 13,423 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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CV13 GFG is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CV13 GFG, 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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CV13 GFG is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 May 2013.

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