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GHU 527B

2004 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,966 mi
Last recorded51,966 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat 50048,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHU 527B
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 51,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,550 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,550 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 51,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,351 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,296 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,206 miles

advise cracking on offside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,179 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,150 miles

advise cracking on o/s/f & n/s/f tyres

Fail 28 Mar 2013 51,150 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise cracking on o/s/f & n/s/f tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,149 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 51,149 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,129 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 51,122 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,104 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 51,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,874 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 50,525 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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GHU 527B is a 2004 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,989 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 GHU 527B, 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 22 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GHU 527B is a 2004 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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