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GL13 BVF

2013 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,638 mi
Last recorded57,638 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 BVF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 57,638 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable outer casing broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable outer casing cracking (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake cable broken

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 54,293 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake cable bracket broken

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 51,551 miles

Nearside Front McPherson strut top bush worn

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake cable bracket broken

Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,717 miles

Backbox clamp missing

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear handbrake cable mount broken

Pass 20 Aug 2022 45,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 45,588 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 42,765 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,098 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a light misting of oil and some lift in top mount bearing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 40,098 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a light misting of oil and some lift in top mount bearing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 34,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside park brake cable has temporary fixing (cable tie

Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 25,584 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 22,037 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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GL13 BVF 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 GL13 BVF, 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 GL13 BVF registered?

GL13 BVF is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is GL13 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 BVF 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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