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BCD 301L

1972 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,496 mi
Last recorded84,496 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCD 301L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,496 miles

slight play in both front kingpins

tyres perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,378 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,332 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,126 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 84,069 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,583 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 83,407 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 83,158 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 83,158 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 82,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 82,598 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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BCD 301L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BCD 301L, 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

How do I check the history of BCD 301L?

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What year was BCD 301L registered?

BCD 301L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is BCD 301L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCD 301L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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