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PRE 123L

1972 Fiat 500

Cream Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,393 mi
Last recorded73,393 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRE 123L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 73,393 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,354 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering box has a light misting of oil

Pass 22 Aug 2009 73,229 miles

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear bumper insecure

front steering box has light misting of oil

Fail 10 Aug 2009 73,227 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear bumper insecure

front steering box has light misting of oil

Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,010 miles

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

slight oil leak on front steering box

Fail 26 Aug 2008 73,005 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

slight oil leak on front steering box

Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,428 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 72,428 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Battery insecure

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

slight cracking on n/s/f tyre

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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PRE 123L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Cream with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PRE 123L, 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

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What year was PRE 123L registered?

PRE 123L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is PRE 123L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRE 123L 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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