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LU57 BAL

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,542 mi
Last recorded42,542 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU57 BAL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 42,542 miles

Light Corrosion To Rear Suspension

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 42,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Light Corrosion To Rear Suspension

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 34,337 miles

Rear Stub Axle Both Lower Coil Spring Mounting Area Corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2024 29,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Badly Worn in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2024 29,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Badly Worn in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2023 24,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 19,978 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 15,090 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 15,090 miles

Nearside Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror Cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 14,646 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 14,217 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Pitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,832 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 13,832 miles

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

Offside Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 9,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Screw in tyre

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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LU57 BAL is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LU57 BAL, 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 LU57 BAL registered?

LU57 BAL is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is LU57 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU57 BAL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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