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TBK 243J

2006 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,059 mi
Last recorded82,059 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Fiat 50067,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 243J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 82,059 miles

slight play n/s and o/s kingpins

Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,003 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 81,977 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 81,977 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,944 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 81,720 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 81,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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TBK 243J is a 2006 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TBK 243J, 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 TBK 243J registered?

TBK 243J is a 2006 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is TBK 243J safe to buy?

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