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SFL 283K

2004 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,358 mi
Last recorded80,358 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat 500L45,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 283K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,358 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 80,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 80,306 miles

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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SFL 283K is a 2004 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 45,495 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 SFL 283K, 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 22 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFL 283K registered?

SFL 283K is a 2004 Fiat 500L, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is SFL 283K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFL 283K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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