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DS13 RSV

2013 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,965 mi
Last recorded67,965 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 RSV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 67,965 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 59,268 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 56,255 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 52,441 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 52,401 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 47,692 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close/on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 42,733 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust clamp missing but system still secure

Pass 3 Jan 2020 38,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 34,671 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 32,713 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,670 miles

front tyres feathered

Fail 9 Jan 2017 24,669 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres feathered

parking brake effiecency just meet

Pass 18 May 2016 21,318 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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DS13 RSV is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS13 RSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS13 RSV registered?

DS13 RSV is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is DS13 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 RSV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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