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HM05 LAY

2017 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,397 mi
Last recorded50,397 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM05 LAY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 50,397 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 50,395 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 46,746 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 42,136 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 42,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 24,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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HM05 LAY is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 30,239 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 HM05 LAY, 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 9 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HM05 LAY?

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What year was HM05 LAY registered?

HM05 LAY is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 September 2017.

Is HM05 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HM05 LAY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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