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CAU 333H

2002 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

17,583 mi
Last recorded17,583 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat 500L27,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 333H
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 17,583 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 17,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,472 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,223 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,051 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface rust on metal brake pipes

Fail 20 Apr 2015 17,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 28 May 2014 16,647 miles

adsvised slight rougness nsf wheel bearing

advised slight play both front wheel bearing

Fail 27 May 2014 16,674 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

adsvised slight rougness nsf wheel bearing

advised slight play both front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,318 miles

Both inner steering end rubber gaiters perished

Both wiper blade rubbers

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight roughness to both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jun 2013 16,318 miles

Both inner steering end rubber gaiters perished

Both wiper blade rubbers

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

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight roughness to both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2012 15,991 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 15,909 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,734 miles

front wheel bearings slightly noisy,headlamp beam deflectors fitted as vehicle is left hand drive,front leaf spring separators poor condition.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 15,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wheel bearings slightly noisy,headlamp beam deflectors fitted as vehicle is left hand drive,front leaf spring separators poor condition.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 15,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,470 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2006 15,100 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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CAU 333H is a 2002 Fiat 500L in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 27,292 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAU 333H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CAU 333H is a 2002 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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