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FV57 VSC

2007 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,227 mi
Last recorded104,227 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Fiat 50060,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,227 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 104,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,043 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 100,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,292 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 96,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,302 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 92,302 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 88,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 84,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 78,423 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,907 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 72,907 miles

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

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,331 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 61,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2015 49,885 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,372 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,199 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,270 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,687 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 VSC is a 2007 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

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

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