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GL13 YFE

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,999 mi
Last recorded79,999 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 YFE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 79,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 73,988 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,410 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

engine sump corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,014 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 48,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 40,430 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,140 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 37,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,667 miles

Slight blow from exhaust rear joint

Fail 16 Mar 2017 32,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight blow from exhaust rear joint

Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has cut but not to cords

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GL13 YFE is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL13 YFE, 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 GL13 YFE registered?

GL13 YFE is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is GL13 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 YFE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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