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BD13 FJV

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,496 mi
Last recorded70,496 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 FJV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 70,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are slightly pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 70,499 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front position lamps, bulbs do not work either on there own or with the headlamps on. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb emitted colour excessively white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb emitted colour excessively white. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Both day time running lamps, bulbs do not work.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are slightly pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 67,381 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 64,919 miles

Coolant leak thermostat ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 64,919 miles

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

Coolant leak thermostat ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 60,504 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 60,504 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 57,575 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 57,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,689 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 43,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 34,331 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 27,883 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 27,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 20,062 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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BD13 FJV is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD13 FJV, 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 BD13 FJV registered?

BD13 FJV is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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