CarVerify

Free Car Check

OVW 649K

1971 Fiat 500L

Blue Petrol 650cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,108 mi
Last recorded52,108 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVW 649K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,108 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 52,108 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,080 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,067 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 51,939 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,744 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 51,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,652 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 51,250 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
Full Fiat 500L reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OVW 649K is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 52,558 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 OVW 649K, 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 55 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 OVW 649K?

You can check the full history of OVW 649K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OVW 649K registered?

OVW 649K is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 12 October 1971.

Is OVW 649K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVW 649K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OVW 649K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OVW 649K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.