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WPA 71F

1996 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,601 mi
Last recorded60,601 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPA 71F
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 60,601 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive brake pipes getting rusty rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

temporary front number plate fitted time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,512 miles

nearside and offside front and rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 8 May 2012 60,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,479 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 60,140 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 60,140 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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WPA 71F is a 1996 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WPA 71F, 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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How do I check the history of WPA 71F?

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What year was WPA 71F registered?

WPA 71F is a 1996 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is WPA 71F safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPA 71F shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WPA 71F have outstanding finance?

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