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BJ13 DCE

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,548 mi
Last recorded49,548 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 49,548 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 45,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 40,125 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 37,910 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 37,910 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,365 miles

Nearside Front drl/main beam lamp slightly insecure/ separate to headlamp not affecting the headlamp aim.

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 34,365 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front drl/main beam lamp slightly insecure/ separate to headlamp not affecting the headlamp aim.

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 31,310 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 27,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 22,030 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,445 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,585 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 DCE 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 DCE, 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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BJ13 DCE is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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