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SM13 BYR

2013 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,090 mi
Last recorded112,090 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 BYR
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 112,090 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 105,859 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 91,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 85,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and nearside rear slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 85,711 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and nearside rear slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 81,209 miles

Back box mounting snapped exhaust still secure

Leak from gearbox area

Pass 11 Jun 2021 77,114 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,194 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 73,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,572 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 65,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 53,454 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 53,451 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,614 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 53,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,404 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 46,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,819 miles

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 BYR is a 2013 Fiat 500L in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYR, 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 BYR registered?

SM13 BYR is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is SM13 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 BYR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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