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489 XVS

2006 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,192 mi
Last recorded92,192 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat 50067,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration489 XVS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,192 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,493 miles

wipers poor, all floor welded & repair thick under seal, centre steering track rod end dust cover deteriorated still seals

Fail 2 Jun 2014 86,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

wipers poor, all floor welded & repair thick under seal, centre steering track rod end dust cover deteriorated still seals

Pass 15 May 2013 86,364 miles

slight judder from brakes, headlights on limit, cv boots poor, underbody thick underseal, , osr wheel slight vibration on rotation, reg light poor, dim, nsf direction temp repaire

Pass 17 May 2012 86,184 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 May 2012 86,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 May 2011 85,509 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 84,787 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 84,757 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front top arms have slight play in bushes

osf bearing noisey & rear

Pass 28 May 2009 84,640 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

general under body been repared

headlamp aims on limit

wipers poor

Pass 14 May 2008 83,852 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 83,673 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 83,354 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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489 XVS is a 2006 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 67,361 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 489 XVS, 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 20 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 489 XVS registered?

489 XVS is a 2006 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 July 2006.

Is 489 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 489 XVS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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