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C5 LYV

2017 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,253 mi
Last recorded38,253 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LYV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 38,253 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 68,579 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 29,274 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 58,965 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 25,632 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 51,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 21,758 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 42,839 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 41,379 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 41,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 16,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 35,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 13,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 12,272 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 23,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,811 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 13,612 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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C5 LYV is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 30,239 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 C5 LYV, 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 9 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C5 LYV registered?

C5 LYV is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is C5 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 LYV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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