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FBY 454H

2002 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,145 mi
Last recorded22,145 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat 50044,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 454H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 22,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,075 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,856 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 21,856 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 21,768 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 21,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 21,401 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 20,851 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 20,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 19,528 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

drag link ball joint dust cover split

Fail 22 Oct 2010 17,745 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 17,745 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 16,832 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 16,831 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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 454H is a 2002 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 44,046 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 454H, 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 24 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 FBY 454H registered?

FBY 454H is a 2002 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is FBY 454H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBY 454H shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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