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BT13 LHP

2013 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,593 mi
Last recorded88,593 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 LHP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 88,593 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 88,529 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 86,683 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 85,325 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle has slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 79,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Fail 12 Jun 2023 79,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 10 May 2022 69,376 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust corroded in places

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Fail 10 May 2022 69,376 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

exhaust corroded in places

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 4 Jun 2021 61,944 miles

Front exhaust flexy damaged

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

suspension has surface corrosion

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,739 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING ON THE EDGES

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 49,739 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING ON THE EDGES

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under floor plastic protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,229 miles

corrosion rear exhaust clamp

Fail 15 Jun 2017 30,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion rear exhaust clamp

Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,713 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 20,711 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BT13 LHP is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT13 LHP, 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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BT13 LHP is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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