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NJT 459H

2003 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,800 mi
Last recorded16,800 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat 50045,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 459H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 16,800 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 16,603 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 14,579 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 12,573 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 10,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 10,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 8,269 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise herd

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play on limit (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise herd

Pass 3 Sep 2014 6,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s windscreen washer jet weak.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 3,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s rear wheel bearing has a slight noise.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 3,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s rear wheel bearing has a slight noise.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 2,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/rear and o/s/rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 510 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 510 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 98,619 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 97,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 93,688 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 92,292 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 90,035 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 90,035 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 459H is a 2003 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 45,307 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 459H, 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 23 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJT 459H registered?

NJT 459H is a 2003 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is NJT 459H safe to buy?

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