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VRL 770H

2002 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,392 mi
Last recorded53,392 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat 50044,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 770H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 53,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 8,396 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 8,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,260 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 8,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 4,243 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

small hole nsf panel in front of wheel

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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VRL 770H is a 2002 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 44,046 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 VRL 770H, 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 24 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 VRL 770H registered?

VRL 770H is a 2002 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is VRL 770H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 770H shows 6 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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