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MWV 552J

2016 Fiat 500 L

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

40,094 mi
Last recorded40,094 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2016 Fiat 500 L24,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 552J
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2017 40,094 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front white (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint king pin arrangement (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering locking device insecure 3 track adjustment bolts loose (1 missing) (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

hand brake cable lock nuts loose (hand brake cable secure )

slight play in off side king pin arrangement

wind screen wipers very slow

Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,798 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 39,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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MWV 552J is a 2016 Fiat 500 L in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2016 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 24,055 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MWV 552J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat 500 L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MWV 552J registered?

MWV 552J is a 2016 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is MWV 552J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWV 552J shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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