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DY63 YCJ

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

112,304 mi
Last recorded112,304 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 YCJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 112,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 111,663 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 111,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 106,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.8mm legal limit 1.6mm also outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm legal limit 1.6mm 185/55/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 106,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.2 actual 0.45 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.2 actual 0.48 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cracking at flex (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also o/s/f brake has a slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.8mm legal limit 1.6mm also outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm legal limit 1.6mm 185/55/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 95,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 95,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 85,072 miles

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

hand brake slightly high

Fail 28 Oct 2022 85,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

hand brake slightly high

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,467 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 76,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,174 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 68,173 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake cables corroded and siezed on o/s (1.1.15 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2019 57,503 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 57,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,186 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 46,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,124 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 29,952 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable cover split open

Offside handbrake cable cover split open

Fail 28 Sep 2016 29,952 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable cover split open

Offside handbrake cable cover split open

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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DY63 YCJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DY63 YCJ, 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 DY63 YCJ registered?

DY63 YCJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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