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HGC 823J

2001 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,523 mi
Last recorded46,523 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Fiat 500L51,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 823J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,523 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 46,580 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 46,249 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 46,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,066 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight pay

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2016 46,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,864 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,369 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,233 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 10 Oct 2008 44,231 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 5 Jul 2006 43,946 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 43,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 43,657 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 43,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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HGC 823J is a 2001 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGC 823J, 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 25 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 HGC 823J registered?

HGC 823J is a 2001 Fiat 500L, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is HGC 823J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 823J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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