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BU13 MZO

2013 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,765 mi
Last recorded76,765 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500C41,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 MZO
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 76,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at front of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SRS light fails to illuminate with ignition on

Fail 29 Jan 2026 76,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at front of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 70,562 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 70,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL light not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2024 58,623 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,733 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 49,959 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2022 49,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

n/s/f daylight running bulb not working

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 47,408 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 47,406 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,256 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear section of exhaust brackets are corroded and broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 5 Feb 2020 43,256 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear section of exhaust brackets are corroded and broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 12 Feb 2019 38,755 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 33,055 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 33,055 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working daytime running lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 27,798 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 22,890 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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BU13 MZO is a 2013 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 41,277 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU13 MZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU13 MZO registered?

BU13 MZO is a 2013 Fiat 500C, first registered on 3 May 2013.

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