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SH61 ERN

2020 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,055 mi
Last recorded30,055 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Fiat 50021,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 ERN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 30,055 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 30,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2025 88,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Jun 2025 88,800 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2025 24,598 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 82,181 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 18,274 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 17,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 75,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 75,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 67,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 59,389 miles

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

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

sump corroded

Fail 25 May 2021 59,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

sump corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 48,632 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 33,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust clamp corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,991 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 23,991 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 19,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

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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SH61 ERN is a 2020 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2020 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 21,186 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 SH61 ERN, 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 6 years old, this Fiat 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SH61 ERN registered?

SH61 ERN is a 2020 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2020.

Is SH61 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 ERN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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