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KBJ 31J

2001 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,917 mi
Last recorded22,917 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat 500L51,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBJ 31J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 22,917 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,651 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 22,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,256 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 22,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,684 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 18,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,156 miles

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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KBJ 31J is a 2001 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KBJ 31J, 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.

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What year was KBJ 31J registered?

KBJ 31J is a 2001 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is KBJ 31J safe to buy?

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