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OAB 249K

2005 Fiat 500

Orange Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,253 mi
Last recorded3,253 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat 50040,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 249K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 3,253 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 3,203 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 3,199 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 3,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 3,188 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 3,139 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 3,130 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 2,984 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 2,984 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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OAB 249K is a 2005 Fiat 500 in Orange with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OAB 249K, 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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What year was OAB 249K registered?

OAB 249K is a 2005 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is OAB 249K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAB 249K 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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