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R88 AEP

2005 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,570 mi
Last recorded38,570 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat 50040,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 AEP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 38,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both sides rear shock absorbers corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2026 9,266 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 37,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2025 37,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2025 54,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle broken but still works as intended

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner track rod slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 54,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer door handle broken but still works as intended

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner track rod slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 8,903 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,632 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2024 47,176 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 34,461 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 40,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 30,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

light corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2022 30,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

light corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2022 34,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,796 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,650 miles

Exhaust system poor condition.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 23,154 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 24 Sep 2019 21,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive On body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 19,777 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 17,076 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hole in windscreen washer bottle

Pass 27 Sep 2016 15,399 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 14,137 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 10,833 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 10,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 8,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 7,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vin plate missing from engine bay

Pass 14 Sep 2010 6,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 4,862 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 2,826 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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R88 AEP is a 2005 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 40,640 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 R88 AEP, 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 21 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R88 AEP is a 2005 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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