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AV13 BYJ

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,616 mi
Last recorded122,616 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 BYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 122,616 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 114,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 114,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 105,056 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,352 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 84,345 miles

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 73,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 73,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 69,310 miles

Exhaust back box clamp missing

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and out side edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,887 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear main bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 62,887 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear main bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,965 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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AV13 BYJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV13 BYJ, 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 AV13 BYJ registered?

AV13 BYJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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