MOT Status
ValidMileage
67,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (185/55R15) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front shock absorbers corroded
offside front tyre wearing on edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J481 ESS is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 2013 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 43,905 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 J481 ESS, 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 13 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J481 ESS registered?
J481 ESS is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 May 2013.
Is J481 ESS safe to buy?
The MOT history for J481 ESS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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