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2401 CD

1972 Fiat 500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,848 mi
Last recorded70,848 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2401 CD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,848 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 70,631 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 70,360 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear tyres started to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre started to perish

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,545 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,822 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,644 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,256 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,169 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,030 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,019 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 67,797 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 67,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,602 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 67,312 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,128 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 67,128 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 66,903 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 66,810 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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2401 CD is a 1972 Fiat 500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 55,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 2401 CD, 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 54 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 2401 CD registered?

2401 CD is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is 2401 CD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2401 CD shows 21 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.

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