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LY13 BYD

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,735 mi
Last recorded82,735 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 BYD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 82,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 79,950 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 79,860 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 79,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,801 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 79,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 79,023 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 79,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2019 76,306 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 62,811 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,223 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 54,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 39,667 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LY13 BYD 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 LY13 BYD, 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

How do I check the history of LY13 BYD?

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What year was LY13 BYD registered?

LY13 BYD is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is LY13 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY13 BYD 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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