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BVM 588K

1972 Fiat 500 L

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,828 mi
Last recorded78,828 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500 L50,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 588K
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 78,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 78,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement in o/s relay (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 77,995 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 77,025 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Door catch/lock poor

Fail 29 Mar 2019 77,004 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides kick up images both to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Door catch/lock poor

Fail 29 Oct 2018 76,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working issue between tail and stop both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 75,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded slightly

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens faded (1.7.5a)

front lower nose cone / panel corroded slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2016 73,531 miles

masking tape fitted to both sides headlights

Fail 3 Nov 2016 73,529 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

masking tape fitted to both sides headlights

offside front floor corroded

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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BVM 588K is a 1972 Fiat 500 L in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 50,202 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 500 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVM 588K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 54 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVM 588K registered?

BVM 588K is a 1972 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 5 July 1972.

Is BVM 588K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVM 588K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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