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NRX 478K

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,727 mi
Last recorded70,727 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 478K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 70,727 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 70,713 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 70,515 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 70,260 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 70,034 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 69,999 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 69,999 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 69,999 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 69,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 69,999 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 69,999 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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NRX 478K is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRX 478K, 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

How do I check the history of NRX 478K?

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What year was NRX 478K registered?

NRX 478K is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is NRX 478K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRX 478K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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