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F5 DDC

2013 Fiat 500C

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,897 mi
Last recorded79,897 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500C41,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 DDC
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,897 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 79,897 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside DRL not working

Rear axle corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 68,326 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 64,604 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and front pipe clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub frame/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 64,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre near legal limit on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and front pipe clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub frame/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened suspension offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering track rod end joint rubber cover slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth wearing low & tyre slightly perished & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub frame/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 59,303 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded and breaking up

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded all over.

Rear exhaust clamp missing, exhaust joint corroded together and not loose.

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Joint at base of column. (2.2.2 (c))

Whole exhaust system very corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2022 59,303 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush torn free. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bush pulled free of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bush pulled free of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust clamp corroded and breaking up

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded all over.

Rear exhaust clamp missing, exhaust joint corroded together and not loose.

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Joint at base of column. (2.2.2 (c))

Whole exhaust system very corroded.

Pass 27 May 2021 55,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 48,746 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 48,746 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 42,917 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,502 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

tyres cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,947 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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F5 DDC is a 2013 Fiat 500C in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 41,277 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F5 DDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F5 DDC is a 2013 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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