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AKE 224J

1970 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,455 mi
Last recorded22,455 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1970 Fiat 500L49,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 224J
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,455 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering idler

Fail 17 Feb 2014 22,411 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front reg plate loose

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

slight play o/s steering idler

slight play steering box

Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,347 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 22,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 22,347 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,253 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,977 miles

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

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

off side rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough advise check

Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,690 miles

both front king pins have wear on limit

corrosion appearing on underside of vehicle in some vital areas

h/lamp deflectors fitted

rear brake pipe corroded

steering has slight free play

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,259 miles

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

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

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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AKE 224J is a 1970 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 49,757 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 AKE 224J, 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 56 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKE 224J registered?

AKE 224J is a 1970 Fiat 500L, first registered on 17 October 1970.

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