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FD03 VWJ

2003 Fiat 500L

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,338 mi
Last recorded145,338 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat 500L76,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VWJ
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 145,338 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 145,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 137,612 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 137,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 131,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 131,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 123,465 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 123,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 98,560 miles

Front pads 50% worn.

N/S mirror cracked but not affecting view.

O/S/F inner edge wearing slightly more than the rest.

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight engine oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 98,560 miles

Front pads 50% worn.

N/S mirror cracked but not affecting view.

O/S/F inner edge wearing slightly more than the rest.

Slight engine oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 88,856 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2007 57,701 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 39,500 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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FD03 VWJ is a 2003 Fiat 500L in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 76,837 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 FD03 VWJ, 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 23 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD03 VWJ registered?

FD03 VWJ is a 2003 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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