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FOU 879K

1972 Fiat 500L

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,540 mi
Last recorded42,540 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOU 879K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,494 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 42,494 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 42,319 miles

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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FOU 879K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 51,759 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 FOU 879K, 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 54 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 FOU 879K?

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What year was FOU 879K registered?

FOU 879K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 15 June 1972.

Is FOU 879K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOU 879K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FOU 879K have outstanding finance?

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