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H13 EYL

2005 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests42 (28 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,112 mi
Last recorded113,112 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat 50040,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 EYL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

28 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 113,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 113,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 47,469 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear and the offside front slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 95,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 44,972 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,354 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 92,354 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 44,222 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,327 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 89,327 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 42,997 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Jul 2022 42,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm in places the egalitarian limit being 1.6mm also wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 8 Nov 2021 87,158 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 87,153 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 41,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Quite a lot of general corrosion to all underside suspension components

Fail 22 Jul 2021 41,987 miles

Brake cable damaged cables badly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Quite a lot of general corrosion to all underside suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 84,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side and off side ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 41,137 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the shoulders

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,265 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,134 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

oil residue sump

underbody corrosion floor and general

Fail 10 Apr 2019 81,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

oil residue sump

underbody corrosion floor and general

Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,410 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 38,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 74,838 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak oil filter and driveshaft seal ()

cracking around all tyre side walls no cords showing

exhaust rear box outer skin flaking

Fail 24 Jan 2018 74,838 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak oil filter and driveshaft seal ()

cracking around all tyre side walls no cords showing

exhaust rear box outer skin flaking

Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,763 miles

back box exhaust outer skin corroded and hanger and clamp missing

sump corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 69,726 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front daylight running light inop

back box exhaust outer skin corroded and hanger and clamp missing

sump corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,736 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 63,124 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,585 miles

front brake discs are starting to show signs of wear & corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2013 27,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are starting to show signs of wear & corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 24,952 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,374 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 22,374 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,402 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,818 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 15,818 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 11,545 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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H13 EYL is a 2005 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 40,640 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 H13 EYL, 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 21 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H13 EYL is a 2005 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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