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GVO 499J

2008 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,142 mi
Last recorded7,142 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat 500L19,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 499J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 7,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 7,108 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 7,008 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 7,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 6,926 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 6,925 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 6,381 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 6,127 miles

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

both front headlamps has tape blanks for kick out to nearside

front and rear bumpers missing

weld repaires on under body and heavy under sealed

Fail 10 Sep 2008 6,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front and rear bumpers missing

weld repaires on under body and heavy under sealed

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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GVO 499J is a 2008 Fiat 500L in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 19,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVO 499J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVO 499J registered?

GVO 499J is a 2008 Fiat 500L, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is GVO 499J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 499J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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