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CX13 YSU

2013 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,261 mi
Last recorded50,261 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 YSU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 50,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front headlight image week

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear slight service brake imbalance across rear axel

Rear wiper blade split

multiple lights illuminating on dash when operating o/s indicator

surface corrosion rear beam axel

Pass 6 Jan 2025 49,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

battery warning lamp, 2 airbag warning lamps, low fuel warning lamp and the brake warning lamps are partially illuminated even when the ignition is off.

battery warning lamp, engine management warning lamp, temperature warning lamp and the abs warning lamp all flash when the indicators are operated.

nearside front headlamp dip beam image is weak.

offside front McPherson suspension strut upper mount/bearing shows play.

rear service brakes show imbalance

Pass 8 Feb 2024 48,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

battery warning lamp, 2 airbag warning lamps, low fuel warning lamp and the brake warning lamps are partially illuminated even when the ignition is off.

battery warning lamp, engine management warning lamp, temperature warning lamp and the abs warning lamp all flash when the hazard warning lamps are operated

battery warning lamp, engine management warning lamp, temperature warning lamp and the abs warning lamp all flash when the indicators are operated.

off and nearside front brake discs show surface corrosion

rear service brakes show imbalance

Pass 18 Jan 2023 48,809 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

battery warning lamp, 2 airbag warning lamps, low fuel warning lamp and the brake warning lamps are partially illuminated even when the ignition is off.

battery warning lamp, engine management warning lamp, temperature warning lamp and the abs warning lamp all flash when the hazard warning lamps are operated

battery warning lamp, engine management warning lamp, temperature warning lamp and the abs warning lamp all flash when the off side indicator is operated.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 48,204 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

battery warning lamp, 2 airbag warning lamps, low fuel warning lamp and the brake warning lamps are partially illuminated even when the ignition is off.

battery warning lamp, engine management warning lamp, temperature warning lamp and the abs warning lamp all flash when the hazard warning lamps are operated

battery warning lamp, engine management warning lamp, temperature warning lamp and the abs warning lamp all flash when the off side indicator is operated.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 47,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,761 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Radiator cooling fan fouling

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 46,761 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush bonding separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Radiator cooling fan fouling

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,104 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear tyres splitting between edge of tread

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 43,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre slight kerb damage to outer wall, not showing canvas or plys

Pass 23 May 2016 36,062 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 36,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CX13 YSU is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX13 YSU, 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 CX13 YSU registered?

CX13 YSU is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is CX13 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX13 YSU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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