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BTO 358K

1972 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,069 mi
Last recorded75,069 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTO 358K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,069 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 75,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and sill back (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded several areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres wearing low

some play in steering

suspension weak wheels just miss body

underside covered in thick under seal

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,725 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2016 74,725 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 74,028 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 73,492 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2014 73,492 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 72,841 miles

head lights dim

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,269 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 72,258 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,382 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,382 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 91,378 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,632 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 70,623 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 70,292 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 69,822 miles

slight run out on n/s/r brake

Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,318 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 69,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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BTO 358K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BTO 358K, 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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BTO 358K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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