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JBY 525J

2008 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,897 mi
Last recorded3,897 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat 500L19,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 525J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 3,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2015 163 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 9 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,562 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 61,562 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,491 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 61,490 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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JBY 525J is a 2008 Fiat 500L in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 19,116 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 JBY 525J, 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 18 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBY 525J?

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What year was JBY 525J registered?

JBY 525J is a 2008 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is JBY 525J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 525J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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