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FY63 VBJ

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,742 mi
Last recorded61,742 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 VBJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 61,742 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 60,537 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 60,529 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,273 miles

Offside Handbrake outer tubing broken.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 57,959 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 57,956 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Daytime running light fault

Pass 26 Nov 2021 56,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,569 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 53,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 51,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 185/55 x 15 82 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,807 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 40,754 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 28,359 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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FY63 VBJ is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black 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 FY63 VBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY63 VBJ registered?

FY63 VBJ is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is FY63 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY63 VBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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