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H23 CYD

2013 Fiat 500 L

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,521 mi
Last recorded98,521 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 CYD
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 98,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 86,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 86,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 86,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 78,083 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 12 Jan 2024 78,083 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,913 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 67,913 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,712 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 49,064 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 49,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 46,327 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 40,395 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 33,935 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 27,056 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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H23 CYD is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H23 CYD, 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 H23 CYD registered?

H23 CYD is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is H23 CYD safe to buy?

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