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DA08 SYA

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,340 mi
Last recorded97,340 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 SYA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 97,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi & Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 97,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi & Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 96,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam/subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 96,142 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front brake has been very hot possibly binding , advise further investigation

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

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam/subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

windscreen wipers fouling each other at times , advise adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,872 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 85,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 77,900 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 77,900 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 71,006 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened lower engine steady mounting bracket poorly repaired but secure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire not connected

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear trailing arm /axle beam /lower spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 66,247 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened lower engine steady mounting bracket poorly repaired but secure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire not connected

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear trailing arm /axle beam /lower spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,366 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 55,020 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 55,020 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement GAER BOX TO SUB-FRAM MOUNT SNAPPED & SUB-FRAME ATTACHMENT MISSING. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEW ARM,ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush NEW SHOCKER,ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET MISSING,PART OF SUB-FRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE+ CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXI HAS SLIGHT EXHAUST GAS LEAK,& HAS IMPACT DAMAGE. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGES,CLOSE TO CORDS,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear OSR TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE GETTING OLD & DETERIORATING.(185-55X15V)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 52,100 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,677 miles

n/s/f brake pad wear warning light wire not connected

Fail 18 Jan 2017 46,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f brake pad wear warning light wire not connected

Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,405 miles

Front flexi damaged and deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 33,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front flexi damaged and deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)

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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DA08 SYA is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White 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 DA08 SYA, 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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DA08 SYA is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 January 2013.

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