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KYD 889K

1972 Fiat 500 L

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,650 mi
Last recorded75,650 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500 L50,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYD 889K
MakeFiat
Model500 L
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,650 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 75,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,552 miles

Both front brake hoses cracking

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 74,476 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 74,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Leaf spring bushes splitting and becoming worn (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 74,476 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Leaf spring bushes splitting and becoming worn (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 74,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 L?

Based on 57,177 MOT tests across 4,612 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,577
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
4,612
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 663
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KYD 889K is a 1972 Fiat 500 L in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 50,202 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 L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KYD 889K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 L typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 54 years old, this Fiat 500 L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KYD 889K?

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What year was KYD 889K registered?

KYD 889K is a 1972 Fiat 500 L, first registered on 13 June 1972.

Is KYD 889K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYD 889K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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