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78 LAA

2019 Fiat 500C

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,202 mi
Last recorded58,202 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration78 LAA
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 58,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2026 100,003 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jan 2026 54,908 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 97,126 miles

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 48,642 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 94,218 miles

Nearside Front Day time running light not working

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 94,214 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Pads at metal (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi burst (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Day time running light not working

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 40,592 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 83,559 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper sweep marked on glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 83,559 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak from front flex (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper sweep marked on glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 32,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 66,710 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 23,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 49,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front clamp/flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp missing but system secure/not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 49,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front clamp/flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp missing but system secure/not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 34,443 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 22,379 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 22,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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78 LAA is a 2019 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 78 LAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 7 years old, this Fiat 500C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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78 LAA is a 2019 Fiat 500C, first registered on 7 February 2019.

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