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DY13 DWF

2013 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,758 mi
Last recorded90,758 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 DWF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 90,758 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 89,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 88,135 miles

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 85,449 miles

nearside front tyre tread 2-3mm

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2023 85,449 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread 2-3mm

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 81,331 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 81,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,417 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 78,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,201 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 73,201 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 64,447 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2018 54,441 miles

Nearside Front Body damage-no sharp edges.

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 May 2018 54,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body damage-no sharp edges.

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,647 miles

Exhaust back box clamp corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front body damaged, but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 40,647 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust back box clamp corroded but not blowing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front body damaged, but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 40,639 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

backbox clamp corroded and weak

front wiper mech slightly worn

osr handbrake cable casing split

Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,933 miles

both front tyres feathered on edges

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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DY13 DWF is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DY13 DWF, 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 DY13 DWF registered?

DY13 DWF is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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