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BD13 ZXU

2013 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,565 mi
Last recorded96,565 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 ZXU
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 96,565 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 96,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 82,297 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 68,789 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 55,978 miles

slight damage to rear panel

slight wear to both front discs

Fail 15 Dec 2022 55,969 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight damage to rear panel

slight wear to both front discs

Pass 16 Dec 2021 46,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 39,043 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 36,278 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 33,032 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 28,928 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 23,622 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 17,361 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 17,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 ZXU is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD13 ZXU?

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What year was BD13 ZXU registered?

BD13 ZXU is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 18 June 2013.

Is BD13 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 ZXU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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