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BJ63 DFF

2013 Fiat 500 L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,156 mi
Last recorded105,156 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 DFF
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 105,156 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 105,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 70,829 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

service light on

Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,361 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 50,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Aug 2020 46,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 27 Nov 2018 40,048 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 27 Nov 2018 40,048 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 28 Nov 2017 33,989 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2017 33,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,681 miles

cuts to o/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls but not to cords

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2016 30,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cuts to o/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls but not to cords

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres worn on edges

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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BJ63 DFF is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ63 DFF, 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.

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What year was BJ63 DFF registered?

BJ63 DFF is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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