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NYM 893L

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,130 mi
Last recorded10,130 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYM 893L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 10,130 miles

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

Pass 13 Aug 2016 9,984 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 9,943 miles

slight play in o/s/f kingpin

Pass 17 Feb 2014 9,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering wheel cracked but not weakened

Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,596 miles

Centre ball joint has slight play

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside steering pivot point has slight play

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front lower shock absorber has slightly worn bush

Fail 23 Jan 2012 9,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 8,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 8,336 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 8,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 8,059 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 7,190 miles

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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NYM 893L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NYM 893L, 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.

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What year was NYM 893L registered?

NYM 893L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 November 1972.

Is NYM 893L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYM 893L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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