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WL13 BFF

2013 Fiat 500L

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,564 mi
Last recorded104,564 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL13 BFF
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2025 104,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 100,658 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Very worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 83,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush deteriorating / slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush deteriorating / slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 22 May 2023 83,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush deteriorating / slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush deteriorating / slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 23 May 2022 65,039 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 65,037 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,206 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 52,206 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,160 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,265 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 49,265 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,666 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 45,482 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,708 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 39,708 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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WL13 BFF is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WL13 BFF, 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 WL13 BFF registered?

WL13 BFF is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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