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BF13 NME

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

123,604 mi
Last recorded123,604 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 123,604 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 123,602 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 122,925 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to central pipe joint damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 102,720 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing ------slight blow (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 102,248 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing ------slight blow (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 85,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,499 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,499 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.55.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,905 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear axle beam and associated components but not weakened

Fail 8 Sep 2020 67,905 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

corrosion to rear axle beam and associated components but not weakened

Pass 9 Sep 2019 61,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level low

Fail 5 Sep 2019 61,656 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Nearside day running light inop

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level low

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,239 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 49,236 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 39,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,381 miles

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 NME 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 52.9%.

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 NME, 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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BF13 NME is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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