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BJ13 XAA

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,746 mi
Last recorded66,746 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 XAA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 66,746 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 62,610 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 62,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 57,679 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 57,679 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 54,448 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 54,448 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 51,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 48,353 miles

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2019 48,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2018 43,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,422 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 38,422 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 30,192 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 XAA 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 64.3%.

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 BJ13 XAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ13 XAA registered?

BJ13 XAA is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BJ13 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ13 XAA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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