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BVM 589K

1972 Fiat 500

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,923 mi
Last recorded91,923 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 589K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 91,922 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,741 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 91,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no offside mirror fitted

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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BVM 589K is a 1972 Fiat 500 in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVM 589K, 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 BVM 589K?

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What year was BVM 589K registered?

BVM 589K is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is BVM 589K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVM 589K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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