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VUK 38H

2001 Fiat 500

Cream Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,564 mi
Last recorded81,564 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat 50034,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUK 38H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,564 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 80,617 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 80,265 miles

wiper motor very slow

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 80,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

wiper motor very slow

Pass 11 Aug 2006 78,536 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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VUK 38H is a 2001 Fiat 500 in Cream with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 34,336 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 VUK 38H, 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 25 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 VUK 38H registered?

VUK 38H is a 2001 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VUK 38H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUK 38H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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