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DF62 VDV

2013 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,903 mi
Last recorded44,903 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 VDV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 44,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear. nearside front and offside front to rear (plastic coating swollen) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 44,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear. nearside front and offside front to rear (plastic coating swollen) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 38,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 30,382 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 30,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 23,510 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 23,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 17,041 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 14,027 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 11,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 7,677 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 7,621 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 4,853 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2017 2,150 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 685 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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DF62 VDV is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DF62 VDV, 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 DF62 VDV registered?

DF62 VDV is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 February 2013.

Is DF62 VDV safe to buy?

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