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DKP 898K

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,644 mi
Last recorded42,644 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKP 898K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 42,644 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,447 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 42,447 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,443 miles

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

nearside headlight deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,372 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 42,372 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,336 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 42,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,890 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,665 miles

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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DKP 898K is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DKP 898K, 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.

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What year was DKP 898K registered?

DKP 898K is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 May 1972.

Is DKP 898K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKP 898K 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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