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BKP 415K

1971 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,422 mi
Last recorded50,422 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKP 415K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,422 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 50,422 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,416 miles

slight play in nearside king pin

diff mounting blocks perished

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f brake binding slightly

play in n/s steering idler bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

diff mounting blocks perished

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f brake binding slightly

play in n/s steering idler bushes

slight play in nearside king pin

Fail 27 Jun 2008 49,408 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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BKP 415K is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 52,558 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 BKP 415K, 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 55 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BKP 415K?

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What year was BKP 415K registered?

BKP 415K is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 10 December 1971.

Is BKP 415K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKP 415K shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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