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DY13 VJD

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,246 mi
Last recorded86,246 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 86,246 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 86,232 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 84,596 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 84,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,437 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 82,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,348 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,958 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,238 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,725 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 51,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 40,301 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 40,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,072 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 30,072 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is just legal ... advice change

Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,963 miles

Nearside Rear worn on edge and getting close to wear limit?????

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in ,getting close to wear limit !!!!!!

tray and cover fitted not allowing full inspection !!!!!

Fail 30 Mar 2016 19,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear worn on edge and getting close to wear limit?????

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in ,getting close to wear limit !!!!!!

tray and cover fitted not allowing full inspection !!!!!

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 VJD is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VJD, 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 VJD registered?

DY13 VJD is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is DY13 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 VJD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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