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GL13 BVE

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,567 mi
Last recorded91,567 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 BVE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 91,567 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 89,169 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of play advise asap ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now advise asap (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes noisy drums

unable to see front pads fully

Pass 25 Jan 2024 80,451 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 80,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn almost to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded-through (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth, almost to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth, almost to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroding-through and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,478 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Close to excessive ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 71,478 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Close to excessive ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,568 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drum stick close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,114 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK CLOSE TO EXCESS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 64,103 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT MACPHERSON STRUT TOP MOUNT BEARINGS WORN

EXHAUST CORRODED AND CLAMP MISSING AT REAR

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSER INSPECTION REQUIRED TO CONFIRM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK CLOSE TO EXCESS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 51,744 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 22 May 2019 51,744 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 May 2018 38,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edge-Tyre size 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edge-Tyre size 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on outer edge-Tyre size 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 38,265 miles

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

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

Engine oil level on min

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edge-Tyre size 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edge-Tyre size 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on outer edge-Tyre size 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 23,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,135 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 20,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GL13 BVE is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 GL13 BVE, 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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GL13 BVE is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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