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BH53 PEN

2013 Fiat 500 L

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,083 mi
Last recorded38,083 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH53 PEN
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 38,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 34,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 32,172 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 29,079 miles

All brake discs have slight corrosion - vehicle appears to have been stood or does not cover a lot of mileage

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 26,642 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 26,587 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2020 26,587 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2019 26,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped on inner rim (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre showing wear on outer shoulder

rear brake squeak

Pass 4 Dec 2018 24,864 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on outer shoulder

Pass 19 Dec 2017 22,603 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 18,923 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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BH53 PEN is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 55,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BH53 PEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BH53 PEN?

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What year was BH53 PEN registered?

BH53 PEN is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is BH53 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH53 PEN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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