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VV05 GAB

2017 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,139 mi
Last recorded61,139 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVV05 GAB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 61,139 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. Upper shock mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, inner edge worn smooth, sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished, Punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 50,583 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper shock absorber mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 39,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Top mount has play

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 30,157 miles

Nearside Front Bumper and wheel arch damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2022 30,157 miles

Nearside Front Bumper and wheel arch damaged

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 18,612 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 10,006 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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VV05 GAB is a 2017 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 30,239 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 VV05 GAB, 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 9 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VV05 GAB registered?

VV05 GAB is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is VV05 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VV05 GAB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VV05 GAB have outstanding finance?

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