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JBY 439J

2000 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,226 mi
Last recorded69,226 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Fiat 50038,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 439J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 69,226 miles

bonnet cable lever broken

Fail 12 May 2018 69,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

bonnet cable lever broken

Pass 17 May 2017 69,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 68,979 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2015 68,933 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 68,788 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 68,521 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 58,521 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 68,257 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 68,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2011 68,080 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 68,080 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2010 67,698 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 67,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2008 67,001 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 66,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 66,683 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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JBY 439J is a 2000 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 38,094 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 JBY 439J, 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 26 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBY 439J registered?

JBY 439J is a 2000 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is JBY 439J safe to buy?

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