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FD13 EFA

2013 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,684 mi
Last recorded65,684 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 EFA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 65,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 63,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 63,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 59,202 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 53,837 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 47,943 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 47,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 42,322 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 42,322 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 35,692 miles

Engine has a light misting of oil.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2018 30,957 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 30,957 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,154 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on edges. (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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FD13 EFA is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 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 FD13 EFA, 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 FD13 EFA registered?

FD13 EFA is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 June 2013.

Is FD13 EFA safe to buy?

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