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GRZ 8704

2013 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

43,279 mi
Last recorded43,279 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500C41,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 8704
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 43,279 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 42,116 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 41,052 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2025 40,951 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 38,182 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 38,182 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 36,132 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 33,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,956 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 32,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,294 miles

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

slight play in front top mounts

Fail 22 Feb 2019 30,294 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside parking brake low effort

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

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

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,591 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 26,591 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 26,526 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2017 21,814 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2017 21,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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GRZ 8704 is a 2013 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 41,277 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRZ 8704, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GRZ 8704 registered?

GRZ 8704 is a 2013 Fiat 500C, first registered on 21 December 2013.

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