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NL13 YDF

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,358 mi
Last recorded62,358 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 YDF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 62,358 miles

Front both sides shock absorbers are corroded

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 62,357 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both sides shock absorbers are corroded

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 60,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 60,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 55,918 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 54,405 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 54,403 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 50,684 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,869 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 40,215 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 40,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 36,198 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 30,739 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 23,930 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door handle faulty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YDF is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black 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 NL13 YDF, 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 NL13 YDF registered?

NL13 YDF is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 June 2013.

Is NL13 YDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 YDF 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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