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FV57 VZD

2007 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,376 mi
Last recorded81,376 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Fiat 50060,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 81,376 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 81,376 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable inner rack arm bent (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 194/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

no coolant in expansion tank

Pass 19 Nov 2016 77,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe connection (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,683 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 23 Oct 2014 66,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

warning on dashboard for lights

Fail 23 Oct 2014 66,261 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

warning on dashboard for lights

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,824 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

backbox corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,319 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,016 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 52,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 VZD is a 2007 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

FV57 VZD is a 2007 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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