2013 Fiat 500C · 8,076 MOT tests
2013 Fiat 500C reliability
2013 Fiat 500Cs fail 31.6% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 500C years (8,076 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- 31.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 52,419
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,076
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 14.2% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Fiat 500C
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.2%
- Lights and electrics11.9%
- Tyres6.6%
- Brakes4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.08%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.41%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 2.44%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.13%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.04%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.03%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.75%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.13%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.08%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.88%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500C year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Fiat 500C reliable?
2013 Fiat 500Cs fail 31.6% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 500C years (8,076 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Fiat 500C MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.08% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.41% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (2.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Fiat 500C have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Fiat 500C shows 52,419 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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