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BD13 FJZ

2013 Fiat 500L

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

101,058 mi
Last recorded101,058 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 FJZ
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 101,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 101,057 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 92,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 92,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 86,358 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (225/45/17 94W) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 78,015 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 78,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 225/45/17 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 72,217 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2021 72,180 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 61,110 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 61,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,459 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 50,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,755 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 40,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,547 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 32,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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BD13 FJZ is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 54,867 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD13 FJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD13 FJZ registered?

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

Is BD13 FJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 FJZ shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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