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DGT 162H

1970 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,106 mi
Last recorded56,106 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Fiat 500L49,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGT 162H
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 56,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 55,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 55,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 55,429 miles

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

steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

Pass 11 Oct 2021 55,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 54,811 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,474 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 22 Sep 2016 54,413 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 8 Oct 2015 54,341 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 54,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,310 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 94,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,244 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,176 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 54,176 miles

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

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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DGT 162H is a 1970 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 49,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGT 162H, 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 56 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 DGT 162H?

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What year was DGT 162H registered?

DGT 162H is a 1970 Fiat 500L, first registered on 15 May 1970.

Is DGT 162H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGT 162H shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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