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MPJ 65L

1972 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,207 mi
Last recorded67,207 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPJ 65L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 67,207 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 67,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,111 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 67,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,033 miles

surface corrosion on chassis and floor close to front suspension and steering assembly

surface corrosion on floor area under bonnet

vehicle floor area welded and undersealed on both sides

Pass 7 Dec 2006 67,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 66,940 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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MPJ 65L is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MPJ 65L, 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 MPJ 65L?

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What year was MPJ 65L registered?

MPJ 65L is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is MPJ 65L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPJ 65L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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