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FVG 272J

2003 Fiat 500

Orange Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

82,103 mi
Last recorded82,103 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat 50045,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 272J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,103 miles

corrosion underside rear car

Fail 15 Aug 2017 82,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion underside rear car

Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box wet suspect leaks

Underside vehicle corroded in various places

Fail 14 Nov 2015 81,469 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired underside floorpan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box wet suspect leaks

Underside vehicle corroded in various places

Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,597 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear tyres wearing low

Underside of vehicle corroded in various places

Underside vehicle painted

Vehicle floor corroded and becoming weak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,625 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 79,622 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,398 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 78,395 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,366 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

underside of vehicle muddy

various brake pipes slightly corroded and most are muddy

various underbody surface corossion

Fail 17 Oct 2011 77,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

underside of vehicle muddy

various brake pipes slightly corroded and most are muddy

various underbody surface corossion

Pass 2 Oct 2010 76,003 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 76,003 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 74,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 74,389 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 73,369 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 72,021 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 72,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 71,662 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 71,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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FVG 272J is a 2003 Fiat 500 in Orange with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2003 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 45,307 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 FVG 272J, 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 23 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVG 272J registered?

FVG 272J is a 2003 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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The MOT history for FVG 272J shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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