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BGC 430G

1999 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,803 mi
Last recorded11,803 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat 50031,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 430G
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,803 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 11,795 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,036 miles

advise corrosion on both side inner archs

Fail 16 Jan 2008 11,036 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise corrosion on both side inner archs

Pass 5 Dec 2006 10,661 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 10,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

some play in nearside front king pin.

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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BGC 430G is a 1999 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 31,050 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 BGC 430G, 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 27 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BGC 430G?

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What year was BGC 430G registered?

BGC 430G is a 1999 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is BGC 430G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGC 430G shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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