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EGU 738H

2017 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,334 mi
Last recorded34,334 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 500L34,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 738H
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 34,334 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 34,273 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 34,228 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 34,091 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 34,091 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 34,064 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 34,063 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,868 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 33,868 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 33,716 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 33,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 33,577 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 33,577 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 33,085 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 33,085 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2017 33,018 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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EGU 738H is a 2017 Fiat 500L in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 34,790 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 EGU 738H, 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 9 years old, this Fiat 500L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGU 738H registered?

EGU 738H is a 2017 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 May 2017.

Is EGU 738H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGU 738H shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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