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BV13 RYC

2013 Fiat 500L

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,274 mi
Last recorded83,274 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 RYC
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 83,274 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 80,031 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,541 miles

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

Nearside daytime running light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 73,541 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside daytime running light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 66,665 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 66,665 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 60,683 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 60,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 45,349 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 45,349 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 15 Jun 2019 31,197 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2018 23,863 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 16,186 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,451 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 13,451 miles

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

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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BV13 RYC is a 2013 Fiat 500L in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV13 RYC, 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 BV13 RYC registered?

BV13 RYC is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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