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FMA 89F

2003 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

23,168 mi
Last recorded23,168 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat 50045,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMA 89F
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 23,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 23,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,130 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 23,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,057 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 23,057 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,981 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 22,977 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,911 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 22,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,878 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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FMA 89F is a 2003 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FMA 89F, 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 FMA 89F registered?

FMA 89F is a 2003 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is FMA 89F safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMA 89F shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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