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DG13 CAO

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,087 mi
Last recorded99,087 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 CAO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 99,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 92,792 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 80,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 80,566 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsf and osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,341 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 73,341 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,775 miles

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

osf flexi brake hose swollen at rubber sleeve would advise replacement

travel noted to hand brake

Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,820 miles

corrosion noted to rear exhaust

light cracking noted nsr tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2020 63,820 miles

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

corrosion noted to rear exhaust

light cracking noted nsr tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,090 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 53,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero type. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero type. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 33,428 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt/buckle

Fail 1 Mar 2016 22,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt/buckle

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DG13 CAO 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 DG13 CAO, 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 DG13 CAO registered?

DG13 CAO is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is DG13 CAO safe to buy?

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