MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 3 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler bushes badly worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FWX 278L is a 2021 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2021 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 21,158 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 FWX 278L, 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 5 years old, this Fiat 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FWX 278L registered?
FWX 278L is a 2021 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 April 2021.
Is FWX 278L safe to buy?
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