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WOT 462H

1996 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,127 mi
Last recorded84,127 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOT 462H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm forward bush deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 84,127 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm forward bush deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 84,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 82,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 82,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,498 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,340 miles

brakes tested by decelerometer (lifting out of rollers)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 82,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres perished

Fail 31 Jul 2015 81,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres perished

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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WOT 462H is a 1996 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WOT 462H, 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 30 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WOT 462H registered?

WOT 462H is a 1996 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 1996.

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