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FRB 309L

2004 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,730 mi
Last recorded21,730 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat 50048,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 309L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,730 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 21,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,647 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 21,647 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,532 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 21,516 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,308 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,223 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 21,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,878 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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FRB 309L is a 2004 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,989 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 FRB 309L, 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 22 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRB 309L registered?

FRB 309L is a 2004 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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