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AP15 VZS

2015 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,246 mi
Last recorded32,246 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Fiat 50036,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 VZS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 32,246 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened complete axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 30,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section to mid section join very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 28,556 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 28,556 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 25,928 miles

Front Front fog lamps not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2022 25,894 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Front fog lamps not working

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 24,229 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 22,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 22,246 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 18,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 14,926 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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AP15 VZS is a 2015 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 36,860 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP15 VZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 11 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP15 VZS registered?

AP15 VZS is a 2015 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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