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BG13 VRL

2013 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500 C41,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 VRL
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 136,957 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 121,969 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rusty

Rear axle rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2024 121,807 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust rusty

Rear axle rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2023 106,883 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 106,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,685 miles

Rear axle and anti roll bar corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 73,739 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 73,737 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 57,405 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 42,468 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 31,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 24,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 16,049 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s/f inner and outer tread areas (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s/f inner brake discs are showing some wear

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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BG13 VRL is a 2013 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 41,438 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG13 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG13 VRL registered?

BG13 VRL is a 2013 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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