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888 JOY

2017 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,447 mi
Last recorded25,447 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 JOY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 25,447 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 24,656 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 23,558 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 22,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 21,040 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 21,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 19,507 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 19,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 12,207 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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888 JOY is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 888 JOY, 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

How do I check the history of 888 JOY?

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What year was 888 JOY registered?

888 JOY is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is 888 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 JOY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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