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GF13 DSY

2013 Fiat 500 L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,095 mi
Last recorded75,095 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF13 DSY
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,095 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing rough on rotation

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 75,095 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing rough on rotation

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 70,536 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 70,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 69,917 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 66,900 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 61,672 miles

Rear parking brake only just met minimal requirements

Pass 19 Nov 2021 51,927 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 51,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 44,911 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,979 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 24,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,599 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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GF13 DSY is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 55,603 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF13 DSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF13 DSY registered?

GF13 DSY is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 18 May 2013.

Is GF13 DSY safe to buy?

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