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ECD 462C

2003 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,557 mi
Last recorded77,557 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat 50045,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 462C
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,557 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,575 miles

slight bind from both rear brakes

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,759 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 72,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 24,728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 24,517 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,294 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 24,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,179 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brakes binding slightly (handbrake linkages need freeing)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 23,125 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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ECD 462C is a 2003 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 45,307 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 ECD 462C, 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 23 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 ECD 462C registered?

ECD 462C is a 2003 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is ECD 462C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECD 462C shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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