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HMO 565K

1972 Fiat 500L

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,319 mi
Last recorded39,319 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMO 565K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,319 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

battery stay missing

f/n/s front panel corroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 8 Aug 2014 39,319 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

battery stay missing

f/n/s front panel corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Jul 2013 39,309 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front cross member starting to corrode

steering slightly stiff

Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,268 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

battery tray corroded.....battery in correctly fitted

both inner drive shaft boot sworn

f/n/s inner wing corroded [behind valance]

f/n/s/ inner under wing corroding

slight play in both front king pins

travel on footbrake

Fail 7 Sep 2012 39,268 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

battery tray corroded.....battery in correctly fitted

both inner drive shaft boot sworn

f/n/s inner wing corroded [behind valance]

f/n/s/ inner under wing corroding

slight play in both front king pins

travel on footbrake

Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,981 miles

f/n/s lower shocker ruber mountings perished

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 6 Apr 2010 38,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

f/n/s lower shocker ruber mountings perished

oil leak from gearbox

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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HMO 565K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HMO 565K, 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.

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What year was HMO 565K registered?

HMO 565K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 11 May 1972.

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