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LY13 BZH

2013 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,660 mi
Last recorded110,660 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 110,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 109,846 miles

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 99,936 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 19 Mar 2025 99,777 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,778 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 88,758 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 72,543 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2023 72,280 miles

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

Exhaust centre/rear pipe clamp missing

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,006 miles

Exhaust centre/rear pipe clamp missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre tread bald on inner edge and down to limit

Fail 11 Mar 2022 61,996 miles

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

Exhaust centre/rear pipe clamp missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre tread bald on inner edge and down to limit

Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,858 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,540 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 44,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,722 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 28,267 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 28,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,113 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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LY13 BZH is a 2013 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BZH, 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 LY13 BZH registered?

LY13 BZH is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is LY13 BZH safe to buy?

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