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NJT 253H

2001 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,753 mi
Last recorded14,753 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat 50034,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 253H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 14,753 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 14,630 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 14,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 14,144 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 14,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,825 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,562 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 13,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 13,003 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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NJT 253H is a 2001 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,336 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 NJT 253H, 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 25 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 NJT 253H registered?

NJT 253H is a 2001 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is NJT 253H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJT 253H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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