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PGF 257K

2002 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,658 mi
Last recorded56,658 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat 500L27,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 257K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,658 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 56,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,508 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 56,498 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing not excessive

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,301 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 55,682 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,618 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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PGF 257K is a 2002 Fiat 500L in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 27,292 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGF 257K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGF 257K registered?

PGF 257K is a 2002 Fiat 500L, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is PGF 257K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGF 257K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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