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BK08 BOW

2013 Fiat 500

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,486 mi
Last recorded90,486 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 BOW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 90,486 miles

Offside sill corroded

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers underbody restricting full inspection of vehicle

squeaky noise on suspension

Fail 14 Feb 2026 90,476 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

covers underbody restricting full inspection of vehicle

squeaky noise on suspension

Fail 27 Jan 2026 90,447 miles

Nearside Rear Emissions unable to be completed Back box holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Driver's door catch insecure Door handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Sill corroded

Offside Front Mirrow case damaged sharp edges

Pass 27 Jan 2025 87,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 87,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 85,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 83,279 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 83,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,262 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,390 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 16,389 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both . Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,789 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 72,788 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 65,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Fail 18 Jan 2018 57,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,213 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 49,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 41,685 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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BK08 BOW is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BK08 BOW, 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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BK08 BOW is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 January 2013.

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