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BG15 RYB

2015 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,796 mi
Last recorded50,796 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Fiat 50036,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 RYB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 50,796 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty not blowing

Fail 2 May 2025 50,796 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust rusty not blowing

Pass 7 May 2024 45,002 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside, Upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 May 2024 44,931 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing but system still secure

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside, Upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 39,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 39,010 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 38,944 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 33,063 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 33,063 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,681 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 26,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords My advice would be to change this tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 23,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 19,956 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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BG15 RYB is a 2015 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG15 RYB, 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 BG15 RYB registered?

BG15 RYB is a 2015 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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