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R31 GEL

2023 Fiat 500

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,691 mi
Last recorded22,691 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 GEL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2023
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 22,691 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 54,309 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 46,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 25 Apr 2024 46,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 4 May 2023 39,409 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 39,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 32,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 9 May 2022 32,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 24 May 2021 27,824 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 24,333 miles

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

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

TPMS light on dash

Fail 7 Oct 2020 24,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on dash

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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R31 GEL is a 2023 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,332cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R31 GEL, 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 3 years old, this Fiat 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R31 GEL registered?

R31 GEL is a 2023 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 January 2023.

Is R31 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 GEL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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