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FW13 PYG

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,780 mi
Last recorded53,780 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 PYG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 53,780 miles

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

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

n/s/f daytime running light not working

Fail 1 May 2026 53,780 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f daytime running light not working

Pass 1 May 2025 47,697 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/rear tyre deteriorated .

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 40,612 miles

boot opens inside release only

engine oil leaking

n/s/f drl int

o/s/f susp strut leaking

o/s/f tyre low on edges

rear exhaust baffles loose

rear springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Apr 2024 40,612 miles

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

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

boot opens inside release only

engine oil leaking

n/s/f drl int

o/s/f susp strut leaking

o/s/f tyre low on edges

rear exhaust baffles loose

rear springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2023 35,457 miles

n/s/f lower headlamp loose mounting

n/s/f strut leaking

rear exhaust worn loose baffles

wipers worn

Fail 6 Apr 2023 35,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits no 3 injector failed (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working with DRL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f lower headlamp loose mounting

n/s/f strut leaking

rear exhaust worn loose baffles

wipers worn

Pass 15 Jun 2021 29,504 miles

engine m/fire evident

exhaust rear box rattle baffles broken up

front lower wishbones rear bushes worn/perished

rear bumper part insecure, lower brackets broken

slight leak from exhaust front joint

Fail 14 Jun 2021 29,502 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine m/fire evident

exhaust rear box rattle baffles broken up

front lower wishbones rear bushes worn/perished

rear bumper part insecure, lower brackets broken

slight leak from exhaust front joint

Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 26,818 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 22,509 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 22,509 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 17,073 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 16,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure GO185/55H15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 12,015 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 12,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Possibly minor leak gases on a front exhaust joint

Pass 3 Mar 2016 7,299 miles

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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FW13 PYG is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FW13 PYG, 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 FW13 PYG registered?

FW13 PYG is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 August 2013.

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