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CP13 BZY

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,692 mi
Last recorded68,692 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP13 BZY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 68,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 66,260 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 62,590 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 62,590 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,262 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED. RECOMMEND REPAIR AND REAR CLAMP MISSING. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED IN TREAD. REPLACE ASAP. 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BULB PEEL. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess X2 NSR/OSR (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,592 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 48,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 44,287 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 44,287 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 36,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil level on minimum mark

Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,055 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 23,176 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,202 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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CP13 BZY is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CP13 BZY, 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 CP13 BZY registered?

CP13 BZY is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 July 2013.

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