B13TOP - FIAT 500
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 11 days ago
The Fiat 500, often affectionately referred to as the Cinquecento, is a compact city car renowned for its distinctive design and Italian heritage. Manufactured by Fiat since 1957, the model has become an icon of urban mobility, blending retro charm with modern innovation. The latest iterations, introduced in recent years, feature efficient engines, compact dimensions, and a range of customisation options, making it a popular choice for city dwellers. With a rich history rooted in post-war Italy, the Fiat 500 continues to evolve while maintaining its classic appeal, offering a unique combination of style, practicality, and driving enjoyment.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
The vehicle is a white Fiat 500, registration B13TOP, manufactured in 2009 with a first registration date of April 2009. It has a 1242cc petrol engine and CO2 emissions of 119 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT until 12 February 2026, with the latest test conducted on 13 February 2025. Recorded mileage is 126,790 miles. Notable advisories from the latest MOT include worn offside rear tyre close to the legal limit, an oil leak that is not excessive, and a worn offside suspension arm pin or bush, none of which are deemed dangerous.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 13 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,790 mi
Expires: 12 February 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 13 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,790 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- Major Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 12 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,122 mi
Expires: 11 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 28 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,706 mi
Expires: 27 March 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 20 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,701 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 01 February 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,693 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 10 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,175 mi
Expires: 09 December 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 08 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,165 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 07 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,448 mi
Expires: 06 December 2021
Failed - 02 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,431 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 20 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,768 mi
Expires: 01 December 2020
Passed - 10 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,814 mi
Expires: 01 December 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 22 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,359 mi
Expires: 01 December 2018
Failed - 14 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,355 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top mounting (2.5.B.1b)
Passed - 23 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,479 mi
Expires: 01 December 2017
Failed - 22 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,477 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 28 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,388 mi
Expires: 01 December 2016
Passed - 02 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,440 mi
Expires: 01 December 2015
Failed - 01 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,440 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed - 14 April 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,507 mi
Expires: 25 April 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Failed - 14 April 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,506 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed - 13 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,006 mi
Expires: 25 April 2014
Passed - 14 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,715 mi
Expires: 25 April 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for B13TOP?
The MOT expires on 12 February 2026.
What is the tax status of B13TOP?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2026.
What are the specifications of B13TOP?
This is a 2009 FIAT 500 in White. It runs on Petrol with a 1242cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of B13TOP?
This vehicle produces 119 g/km of CO2 emissions.