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AKE 251J

2006 Fiat 500L

Cream Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,445 mi
Last recorded31,445 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat 500L38,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 251J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 31,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Oil leak ()

engine air feed pip is insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2017 31,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Oil leak ()

engine air feed pip is insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2017 31,347 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,141 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 31,108 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Nov 2014 30,989 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,900 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,652 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 30,172 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,994 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,354 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 29,341 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 28,399 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,399 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,175 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 27,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,530 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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AKE 251J is a 2006 Fiat 500L in Cream with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 38,355 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 AKE 251J, 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 20 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKE 251J registered?

AKE 251J is a 2006 Fiat 500L, first registered on 12 November 2006.

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