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ESJ 443

1997 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,360 mi
Last recorded65,360 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat 50062,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESJ 443
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine570cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 65,360 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2009 64,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,966 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,822 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,761 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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ESJ 443 is a 1997 Fiat 500 in Red with a 570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,218 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 ESJ 443, 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 29 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 ESJ 443?

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What year was ESJ 443 registered?

ESJ 443 is a 1997 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is ESJ 443 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESJ 443 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ESJ 443 have outstanding finance?

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