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MWV 251J

1999 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,165 mi
Last recorded33,165 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Fiat 50031,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 251J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both front inner wings slightly corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering linkage

steering box oil leak

unerbody heavily coated in bitumen

Fail 17 Aug 2017 33,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in steering linkage

steering box oil leak

unerbody heavily coated in bitumen

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both front inner wings slightly corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,937 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s/r (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

all front suspensions bushs perrishing

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

floor covered in underseal

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2016 32,913 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion n/s/r (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

all front suspensions bushs perrishing

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

floor covered in underseal

oil leak

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,301 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 32,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 32,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 31,481 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,050 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 30,390 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,758 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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MWV 251J is a 1999 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWV 251J, 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.

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What year was MWV 251J registered?

MWV 251J is a 1999 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is MWV 251J safe to buy?

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