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SM13 BYH

2013 Fiat 500L

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,921 mi
Last recorded118,921 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 BYH
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 118,921 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 110,680 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 103,697 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 96,743 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 96,742 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 89,614 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 89,613 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 70,019 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2019 70,019 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 May 2018 62,481 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 49,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,186 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 35,186 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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SM13 BYH is a 2013 Fiat 500L in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 54,867 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM13 BYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SM13 BYH registered?

SM13 BYH is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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