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RCD 238G

2003 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

793 mi
Last recorded793 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat 50045,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 238G
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2015 793 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 792 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 745 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 595 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 308 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 23 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 5,148 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 5,125 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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RCD 238G is a 2003 Fiat 500 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RCD 238G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RCD 238G registered?

RCD 238G is a 2003 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is RCD 238G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCD 238G shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RCD 238G have outstanding finance?

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