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BK13 GRU

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,411 mi
Last recorded46,411 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 GRU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 46,411 miles

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four(o/s front badly) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 44,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2025 44,041 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 41,903 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 41,903 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 40,962 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 40,948 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 39,762 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,921 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH // NSF SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 33,933 miles

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))

no oil in engine, added 1 1/2 Ltr

Pass 25 Jun 2018 27,368 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,734 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 22,926 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 18,669 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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BK13 GRU is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK13 GRU, 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 BK13 GRU registered?

BK13 GRU is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 April 2013.

Is BK13 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 GRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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