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DY05 LEX

2021 Fiat 500

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,656 mi
Last recorded25,656 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Fiat 50021,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 LEX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 25,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 91,785 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 91,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 21,684 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 83,171 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 15,694 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 71,668 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 71,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,267 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,202 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 60,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 56,393 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 56,393 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 47,861 miles

o/s hand brake low effort

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,794 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,846 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 32,751 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 27,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box corroding

slight bind rera offside wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,478 miles

exhaust back box corroding

slight bind rera offside wheel

Pass 8 Dec 2012 20,152 miles

both front tyre tread depths on the limit (1.6mm)

front brake pads wearing low.

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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DY05 LEX is a 2021 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,598cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2021 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 21,158 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 DY05 LEX, 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 5 years old, this Fiat 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DY05 LEX registered?

DY05 LEX is a 2021 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2021.

Is DY05 LEX safe to buy?

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