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SYC 148F

2002 Fiat 500 L

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

20,913 mi
Last recorded20,913 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYC 148F
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 20,913 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 20,439 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,611 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 19,075 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 19,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 18,716 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 18,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 18,300 miles

front valance coroded

general body work corosion starting

general corosion starting rear of vehicle

nearside and offside outer sills coroded[not within prescribed area]

slight roughness in offside front wheel when rotated

Pass 5 Aug 2011 18,026 miles

body corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 2 Aug 2011 18,022 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

body corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,542 miles

bodywork underside vehicle coroding

front wiper blade rubbers starting to perish

Fail 3 Aug 2010 17,538 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

bodywork underside vehicle coroding

front wiper blade rubbers starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,822 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 15,656 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2008 11,584 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 11,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 5,779 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 5,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 3,072 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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SYC 148F is a 2002 Fiat 500 L in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYC 148F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SYC 148F registered?

SYC 148F is a 2002 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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