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FV57 LFB

2007 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,124 mi
Last recorded79,124 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Fiat 50060,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 LFB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 79,124 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 75,117 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 69,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2022 62,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 52,610 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 52,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear axle spring cups both corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,758 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 47,758 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT PIPE FLEX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH UNBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

YELLOW TRIANGLE WARNING LIGHT ILUMINATED

Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 45,497 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 41,651 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,460 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,655 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,913 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,446 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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FV57 LFB is a 2007 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 60,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV57 LFB, 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 19 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV57 LFB registered?

FV57 LFB is a 2007 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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