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DS13 TWJ

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,269 mi
Last recorded73,269 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 TWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 73,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 71,099 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inc axle and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 69,088 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 69,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

front and rear suspension component corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,447 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 63,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,091 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 41,792 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

Pass 16 Jun 2020 39,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 26,366 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 26,366 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,428 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 21,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

oil level low

Pass 30 Jun 2017 15,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jul 2016 11,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DS13 TWJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White 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 DS13 TWJ, 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 DS13 TWJ registered?

DS13 TWJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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