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NL13 VYF

2013 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,255 mi
Last recorded39,255 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 VYF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 39,255 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 39,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 36,660 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 36,660 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 36,657 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 34,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 31,444 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 29,118 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 26,941 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 26,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 25,268 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 25,268 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 22,938 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 22,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,168 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,148 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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NL13 VYF is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NL13 VYF, 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

How do I check the history of NL13 VYF?

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What year was NL13 VYF registered?

NL13 VYF is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 April 2013.

Is NL13 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 VYF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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