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BF13 NLZ

2013 Fiat 500L

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,654 mi
Last recorded94,654 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 NLZ
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 94,654 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,548 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

Fail 6 Aug 2025 86,538 miles

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,955 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2023 76,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 76,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 69,096 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 61,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements 16%

Fail 14 Apr 2021 61,842 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,879 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 60,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,092 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 49,304 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 42,839 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,281 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 1,410 miles

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

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

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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BF13 NLZ is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF13 NLZ, 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 BF13 NLZ registered?

BF13 NLZ is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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