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BG13 RXL

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,549 mi
Last recorded79,549 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 RXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 79,549 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both misting, both also have corrosion to shock external casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on legal limit - Recommend replace both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump, sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 77,268 miles

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

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded inside spring cups ,offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 77,264 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded inside spring cups ,offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,164 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 67,672 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2022 58,226 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 58,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 49,168 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 49,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 40,962 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 29,760 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 19,081 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 14,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 10,748 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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BG13 RXL is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG13 RXL, 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 BG13 RXL registered?

BG13 RXL is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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