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Y99 GLJ

2020 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,618 mi
Last recorded16,618 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Fiat 50021,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 GLJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 16,618 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 16,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2025 113,582 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 14,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 105,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 11,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 101,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 8,459 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 96,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 84,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,096 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 83,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 74,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,539 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 67,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,894 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,340 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 49,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 36,379 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 36,379 miles

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

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

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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Y99 GLJ is a 2020 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2020 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 21,186 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 Y99 GLJ, 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 6 years old, this Fiat 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y99 GLJ registered?

Y99 GLJ is a 2020 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 March 2020.

Is Y99 GLJ safe to buy?

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