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FY13 YDW

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,223 mi
Last recorded96,223 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 YDW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 96,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 96,086 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,125 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 88,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 81,959 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 81,947 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 73,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,981 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,321 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,498 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 33,702 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 25,522 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,345 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2016 19,009 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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FY13 YDW is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY13 YDW, 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 FY13 YDW registered?

FY13 YDW is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is FY13 YDW safe to buy?

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