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FV57 TFA

2007 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,610 mi
Last recorded115,610 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Fiat 50060,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 115,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 106,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,317 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 91,433 miles

front tyres close to limit

nearside rear tyre damaged on side wall

Fail 6 Apr 2022 91,429 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres close to limit

nearside rear tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped, worn, and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting - inner edge of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted, corroded, and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel - park brake lever

suspension components - front and rear - corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2021 86,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened upper bush/bearing - knotchy/tight/seizing up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system damaged/leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped, worn, and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting - inner edge of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted, corroded, and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel - park brake lever

suspension components - front and rear - corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vertical play in top mount

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear axle spring cups corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2020 80,935 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vertical play in top mount

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear axle spring cups corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,023 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

axle corrosion

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2019 72,023 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system (flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

axle corrosion

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,427 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 65,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear upper shock bushes have play

Fail 15 Feb 2017 59,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,779 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,861 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust rusty and weak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 52,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust rusty and weak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,265 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,762 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,537 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 34,537 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,111 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 TFA is a 2007 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FV57 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

FV57 TFA is a 2007 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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