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MJ62 BYB

2013 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,891 mi
Last recorded78,891 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 BYB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 78,891 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 78,891 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 76,822 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 76,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 70,755 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,135 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 66,135 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 60,428 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 60,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,668 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,093 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,034 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,082 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 38,804 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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MJ62 BYB is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ62 BYB, 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

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What year was MJ62 BYB registered?

MJ62 BYB is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 January 2013.

Is MJ62 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ62 BYB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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