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PTU 234C

2006 Fiat 500

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,795 mi
Last recorded39,795 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat 50067,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 234C
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,795 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,431 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 39,430 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,097 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 39,096 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,080 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,851 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,798 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,731 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 87,731 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,434 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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PTU 234C is a 2006 Fiat 500 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 67,361 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 PTU 234C, 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 20 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PTU 234C registered?

PTU 234C is a 2006 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 May 2006.

Is PTU 234C safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 234C shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PTU 234C have outstanding finance?

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