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HGC 708J

2003 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,355 mi
Last recorded46,355 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat 50045,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 708J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside and nearside rear Tyres have splits in outer sidewalls

Fail 31 Jul 2017 46,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside and nearside rear Tyres have splits in outer sidewalls

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,189 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 46,189 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,748 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 45,747 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,307 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,900 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 45,260 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,170 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,201 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,798 miles

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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HGC 708J is a 2003 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HGC 708J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGC 708J registered?

HGC 708J is a 2003 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is HGC 708J safe to buy?

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