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DY13 RVL

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,710 mi
Last recorded74,710 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 RVL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 74,710 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,332 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 73,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the front exhaust clamp has rotted out also the front flexible section is corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

the rear wiper blade is worn out

Pass 27 Oct 2023 71,630 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer area [the exhaust is in a poor condition] (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 71,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer area [the exhaust is in a poor condition] (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,651 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 68,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip bulb fitted insecurely (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorectly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected wire to the brake pads dragging on the floor (1.1.21 (a) (i))

the offside handbrake cable is insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2021 66,110 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,124 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 64,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,540 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,693 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 55,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 48,639 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RVL is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RVL, 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 DY13 RVL registered?

DY13 RVL is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is DY13 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 RVL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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