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PGF 166K

2001 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,522 mi
Last recorded91,522 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat 50034,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 166K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 91,522 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,288 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel border line (2.3 (a) (i))

slight lift in steering box shaft

Fail 29 Jul 2019 91,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel border line (2.3 (a) (i))

slight lift in steering box shaft

Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,165 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 91,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 91,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 May 2013 90,652 miles

Advise ! Os front track rod end boot deteriorated. Slight top steering column bearing play.

Pass 19 May 2012 90,396 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 90,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 89,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 88,849 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 87,687 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 87,687 miles

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 excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (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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PGF 166K is a 2001 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PGF 166K, 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.

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PGF 166K is a 2001 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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