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BD13 FJY

2013 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,991 mi
Last recorded113,991 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 FJY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 113,991 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 113,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 109,125 miles

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

front and rear exhaust clamps defective (system secure)

Pass 14 Nov 2023 102,218 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 97,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 97,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,574 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 72,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on very inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 72,055 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on very inner edge of tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 50,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 35,882 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 22,158 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer tyre has surface cuts

Nearside 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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BD13 FJY is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJY, 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 FJY registered?

BD13 FJY is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is BD13 FJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 FJY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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