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LY13 CHC

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,091 mi
Last recorded69,091 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 CHC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 69,091 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2025 69,091 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 65,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,263 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 56,371 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 56,371 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,247 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 52,247 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 47,982 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 41,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 36,404 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 32,500 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 32,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 27,009 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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LY13 CHC is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY13 CHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY13 CHC registered?

LY13 CHC is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is LY13 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY13 CHC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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