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ABW 305K

1972 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,898 mi
Last recorded92,898 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 305K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,898 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch/floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,438 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,172 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front stub axle has slight vertical movement

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 91,581 miles

corrosion to n/s/r valance, not within prescribed aera

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,306 miles

corrosion to n/s/r chassis but not within prescribed aera

Fail 21 May 2014 91,232 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

corrosion to n/s/r valance, not within prescribed aera

Pass 28 May 2013 89,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 89,223 miles

all rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 89,080 miles

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

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

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

headlamp aims high but not likely to effect other road users

nearside rear jacking point slight corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2011 89,080 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

headlamp aims high but not likely to effect other road users

nearside rear jacking point slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,931 miles

n/s/r, o/s/r and front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2010 88,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

corrosion to both front jacking points

n/s/r, o/s/r and front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 88,688 miles

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

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

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

offside front floorpan/jacking point corroded

slight cracking to all tyres in outer sidewalls

Pass 31 Oct 2007 88,242 miles

corrosion to o/s/f jacking point, not within prescribed aera

Fail 30 Oct 2007 88,242 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

corrosion to o/s/f jacking point, not within prescribed aera

Pass 2 Nov 2006 87,451 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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ABW 305K is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ABW 305K, 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.

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What year was ABW 305K registered?

ABW 305K is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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