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FBY 443H

2001 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

26,640 mi
Last recorded26,640 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat 50034,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 443H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 26,640 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 26,640 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,572 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 26,572 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 26,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,334 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Jun 2014 26,334 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,331 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 26,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 26,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 26,183 miles

as list on advisory notice dated 02/08/2007

Fail 2 Aug 2007 26,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

movement on off side front

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,085 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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FBY 443H is a 2001 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,336 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 FBY 443H, 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 25 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FBY 443H registered?

FBY 443H is a 2001 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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