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BHY 289H

2004 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat 50048,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 289H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 85,166 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,089 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,044 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,804 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 84,786 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 84,786 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 84,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 84,493 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 84,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 84,432 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 84,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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BHY 289H is a 2004 Fiat 500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BHY 289H, 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 22 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHY 289H registered?

BHY 289H is a 2004 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is BHY 289H safe to buy?

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