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GVO 400J

2002 Fiat 500L

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,852 mi
Last recorded21,852 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat 500L27,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 400J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 21,852 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 19,366 miles

General underbody coroution

Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,743 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 16,518 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 16,518 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,718 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 15,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 9,940 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 9,923 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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GVO 400J is a 2002 Fiat 500L in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 27,292 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVO 400J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVO 400J registered?

GVO 400J is a 2002 Fiat 500L, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is GVO 400J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 400J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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