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BF13 HBH

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,730 mi
Last recorded84,730 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 84,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 80,997 miles

Offside Rear hand brake cable holder damaged but cable is secure

Fail 16 Jan 2025 80,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top Mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear hand brake cable holder damaged but cable is secure

Pass 2 Feb 2024 73,868 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 73,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front day time running lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Feb 2023 64,602 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,412 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 53,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

coolant level low

Pass 3 Feb 2021 44,542 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 39,369 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 31,198 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 27,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2018 27,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,507 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 23,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 17,937 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 17,697 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BF13 HBH is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF13 HBH registered?

BF13 HBH is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is BF13 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 HBH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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