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ABW 81K

1972 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,736 mi
Last recorded70,736 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 81K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 70,736 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 70,736 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 69,403 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,567 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,462 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,429 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,359 miles

HEAVY UNDERSILL BEEN APPLIED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both offside & nearside rear tyre valves are badly deteriorated

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 10 Jul 2013 68,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both offside & nearside rear tyre valves are badly deteriorated

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,245 miles

All tyre valves badly deteriorated

Battery insecure

Fire hazard from ignition switch wires fouling steering column

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 68,245 miles

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

All tyre valves badly deteriorated

Battery insecure

Fire hazard from ignition switch wires fouling steering column

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,185 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,182 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 68,182 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,132 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 68,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,128 miles

Slight movement in near side front wheel bearing.

Top wishbone bushes slighty perished.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,053 miles

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 81K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 81K, 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 81K registered?

ABW 81K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 23 June 1972.

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