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L13 BYF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,999 mi
Last recorded87,999 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 BYF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 87,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,721 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 85,721 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Top mount cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,487 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both

Rear Cross member corrded

Rear Exhaust Backbox corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 83,487 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both

Rear Cross member corrded

Rear Exhaust Backbox corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,728 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 80,727 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 78,636 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

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

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Rear Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 78,636 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

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

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Rear Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,248 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,182 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 63,182 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14/82T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,407 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

nearside and offside front driving lights not working

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,053 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 34,267 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 26,822 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 19,645 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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L13 BYF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L13 BYF, 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 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L13 BYF registered?

L13 BYF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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