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LFL 453L

2002 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,116 mi
Last recorded44,116 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat 50044,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFL 453L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2014 44,116 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,116 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,046 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,184 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,788 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008
Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,641 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,020 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 4,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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LFL 453L is a 2002 Fiat 500 in Red with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 44,046 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 LFL 453L, 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 24 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFL 453L registered?

LFL 453L is a 2002 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is LFL 453L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFL 453L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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