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ABW 241K

1972 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

24,044 mi
Last recorded24,044 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 241K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 24,044 miles

all 4 tyres on legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2024 23,873 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 23,873 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 23,870 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Possible to narrow for the roller brake test….unable to drive on a public road (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Lower seam plate not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 21,813 miles

Nearside Front king pin has play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front king pin has play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 21,813 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 23,477 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 23,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 20,903 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 16,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both h/lamp aim kick-up obsecurd

Pass 24 Sep 2018 15,097 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 14,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 14,540 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front cover missing on nearside front seatbelt stalk.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 14,526 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,465 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 14,465 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 14,455 miles

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 1 May 2010 14,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 14,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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ABW 241K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 51,759 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 241K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 54 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 241K registered?

ABW 241K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is ABW 241K safe to buy?

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