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CTO 972K

1971 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,051 mi
Last recorded50,051 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTO 972K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,051 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,647 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,572 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play King pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 48,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play King pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,375 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,239 miles

Slight noise and play from o/s/r wheel bearing

Slight play in front hub assemblies

Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,804 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,192 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,942 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 45,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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CTO 972K is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CTO 972K, 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 CTO 972K?

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What year was CTO 972K registered?

CTO 972K is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is CTO 972K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTO 972K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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