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CJU 715K

1972 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 646cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,554 mi
Last recorded94,554 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJU 715K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine646cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 94,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 94,530 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,516 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 94,503 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,406 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 94,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,405 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Underside of vehicle corroded in various places

Underside vehicle painted unable to fully inspect for corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2015 94,369 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 94,305 miles

slight corrossion in rear inner sills and front floor pans

Fail 8 Aug 2014 94,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slight corrossion in rear inner sills and front floor pans

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,291 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING

General floor corroson

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,254 miles

All tyres deteriorated

General floor corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,211 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,148 miles

All tyres cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2009 94,148 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

ALL TYRES CRACKING BADLY

Pass 25 Nov 2008 94,098 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

play in o/s/f suspension

Pass 11 Dec 2007 94,008 miles

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

brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 14 Mar 2007 93,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

play in n/s/f kingpin

very croaded

Pass 17 Mar 2006 93,708 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 93,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CJU 715K is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Red with a 646cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CJU 715K, 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 CJU 715K registered?

CJU 715K is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 February 1972.

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