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BL57 VUF

2007 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,549 mi
Last recorded80,549 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Fiat 50060,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VUF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2022 80,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 69,225 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle rusty

auxiliary belt worn

Fail 21 Jan 2020 67,854 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle rusty

auxiliary belt worn

Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 54,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,562 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 50,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,165 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 45,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 36,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight leak nearside front shock absorber

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,158 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight leak nearside front shock absorber

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,473 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,807 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,053 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 25,053 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 16,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front & rear brake discs corroded

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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BL57 VUF is a 2007 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2007 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 60,956 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 BL57 VUF, 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 19 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL57 VUF is a 2007 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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