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PB51 CDB

2013 Fiat 500 L

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,462 mi
Last recorded101,462 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 L55,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB51 CDB
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 101,462 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 100,101 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 100,101 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 97,575 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,531 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,241 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 78,008 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,403 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 60,524 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft gaitor clip coming adrift may have been knocked

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen above steering wheel (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lense cracked and holed

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear handbrake cable outer casings split

Pass 2 Jan 2018 50,628 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs excessively lipped and corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 50,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wiper blade smearing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front brake discs excessively lipped and corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 40,003 miles

both front brake discs excessively lipped

Fail 22 Dec 2016 39,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs excessively lipped

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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PB51 CDB is a 2013 Fiat 500 L in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 55,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PB51 CDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PB51 CDB registered?

PB51 CDB is a 2013 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is PB51 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PB51 CDB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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