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DY13 HCZ

2013 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,981 mi
Last recorded54,981 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 HCZ
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 54,981 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn inner tread edge

Fail 9 Mar 2026 54,981 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn inner tread edge

Pass 4 Mar 2025 53,697 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 53,659 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 51,089 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 51,089 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 44,761 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 44,760 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (DANGEROUS) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,113 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,038 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear seat belts not checked seat coverd

visual smoke tested

Fail 10 Mar 2020 39,037 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

rear seat belts not checked seat coverd

visual smoke tested

Pass 20 Feb 2019 34,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 30,369 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,220 miles

items removed from mirror and dash that was in drivers vision

Fail 5 Mar 2016 21,220 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

items removed from mirror and dash that was in drivers vision

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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DY13 HCZ is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 54,867 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY13 HCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY13 HCZ registered?

DY13 HCZ is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is DY13 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 HCZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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