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BF13 HBG

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,644 mi
Last recorded86,644 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 HBG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 86,644 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion present on rear axle

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

corrosion present on rear axle and suspension components

slight damage on exhaust flexi pipe

Fail 22 Jul 2025 82,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

corrosion present on rear axle and suspension components

slight damage on exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 18 Jul 2024 79,081 miles

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

corrosion present on rear axle and suspension components

slight damage on exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 21 Jul 2023 75,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 68,995 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 56,993 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 40,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 28,248 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 28,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 21,102 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,215 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,615 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 12,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BF13 HBG is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF13 HBG, 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 BF13 HBG registered?

BF13 HBG is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 April 2013.

Is BF13 HBG safe to buy?

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