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DS13 RSX

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,354 mi
Last recorded67,354 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 RSX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 67,354 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2026 67,354 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 65,631 miles

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

rear axle beam has surface corrosion

Pass 20 May 2024 64,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 62,159 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 58,502 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 58,502 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Mar 2021 58,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 55,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 55,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 43,945 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 43,945 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

Fail 26 Apr 2018 37,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

Pass 15 Dec 2017 37,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 33,767 miles

O/S drivers lamp not working

Fail 26 May 2016 33,767 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

O/S drivers lamp not working

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 RSX is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS13 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

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

Is DS13 RSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 RSX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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