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BCX 865K

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,764 mi
Last recorded45,764 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCX 865K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 45,764 miles

Offside Front kingpin some wear

Rear both side wheel bearings some roughness

offside washer jet

oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2018 45,603 miles

Offside Front king pin slight wear

Rear both side wheel bearings slight roughness

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2017 45,391 miles

Offside Front king pin slight wear

Oil leak ()

Rear both side wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 5 Jan 2017 45,151 miles

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

Rear both side wheel bearings rough

Fail 5 Jan 2017 45,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear both side wheel bearings rough

Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,987 miles

noise on application of offside rear wheel bearing

slight lift in offside king pin

slight wear noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,777 miles

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

slight wear noise to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,445 miles

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

slight wear noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,136 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,912 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,532 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 43,176 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,782 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,263 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 42,258 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 41,682 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BCX 865K is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BCX 865K, 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

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What year was BCX 865K registered?

BCX 865K is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is BCX 865K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCX 865K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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