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A29 MBS

2017 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,806 mi
Last recorded51,806 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 MBS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 51,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2026 51,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 45,121 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 45,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 44,150 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre wall presihed

Pass 25 Nov 2023 39,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play.

Fail 24 Nov 2023 39,276 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play.

nearside front wing mirror damaged tape on ..

Pass 29 Nov 2022 29,097 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2022 29,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 13,360 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 10,980 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

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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A29 MBS is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A29 MBS, 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.

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What year was A29 MBS registered?

A29 MBS is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is A29 MBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A29 MBS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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