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XBY 329F

2001 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

17,566 mi
Last recorded17,566 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat 50034,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 329F
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 17,566 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 17,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2014 17,526 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 17,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 17,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,313 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 17,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,172 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 May 2009 16,898 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 16,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,193 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 15,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XBY 329F is a 2001 Fiat 500 in Red with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 XBY 329F, 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 XBY 329F registered?

XBY 329F is a 2001 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is XBY 329F safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBY 329F shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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