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BJ13 CAU

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,027 mi
Last recorded56,027 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 CAU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 56,027 miles

Rear Axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 May 2026 56,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Jun 2025 47,965 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 47,419 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 47,419 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 39,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 31,778 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 24,639 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 21,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 17,462 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 14,879 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 11,832 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,249 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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BJ13 CAU is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ13 CAU, 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 BJ13 CAU registered?

BJ13 CAU is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 May 2013.

Is BJ13 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ13 CAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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