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MWV 303J

1994 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

68,796 mi
Last recorded68,796 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 303J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 68,796 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight corrosion in nearside front floor

Fail 11 May 2012 68,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight corrosion in nearside front floor

Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,637 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

ois an d n/s outer lower sills weak with corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2010 68,637 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

ois an d n/s outer lower sills weak with corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2009 68,610 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R parking brake linkage slightly seized

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,477 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 68,474 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear handbrake lever siezed

o/s and n/s inner track rod end gaiters deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2006 68,283 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 68,283 miles

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

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 303J is a 1994 Fiat 500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 303J, 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 32 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MWV 303J is a 1994 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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