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FOL 640L

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,424 mi
Last recorded46,424 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOL 640L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 46,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Slight lift in king pin

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 46,422 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Slight lift in king pin

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 45,913 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 45,910 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,182 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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FOL 640L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FOL 640L, 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 FOL 640L registered?

FOL 640L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 1972.

Is FOL 640L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOL 640L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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