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DY13 VHU

2013 Fiat 500L

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,113 mi
Last recorded72,113 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 VHU
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,113 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 72,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 64,183 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 59,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,715 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,269 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 52,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,325 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nail puntures ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 43,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nail puntures ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,987 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 27,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick hub has been hot (3.5.1g)

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 VHU is a 2013 Fiat 500L in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHU, 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

How do I check the history of DY13 VHU?

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What year was DY13 VHU registered?

DY13 VHU is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is DY13 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 VHU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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