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BT13 DBY

2013 Fiat 500L

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,276 mi
Last recorded108,276 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 DBY
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 108,276 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 108,118 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 108,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 99,006 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 99,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 90,401 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 90,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 82,854 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 82,854 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 74,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2021 74,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 55,580 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre / wearing outer edge

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 21 May 2020 55,580 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre / wearing outer edge

Rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Pass 30 May 2019 44,888 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,371 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 41,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,856 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,214 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 34,214 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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BT13 DBY is a 2013 Fiat 500L in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 54,867 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT13 DBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT13 DBY registered?

BT13 DBY is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 28 August 2013.

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