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SFE 144L

1972 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,571 mi
Last recorded45,571 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFE 144L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2007 45,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front outer cover sill corroded

nearside front panel corroded

nearside rear seatbelt anchorage has light corrosion

offside front floor corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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SFE 144L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SFE 144L, 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 SFE 144L?

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What year was SFE 144L registered?

SFE 144L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 October 1972.

Is SFE 144L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFE 144L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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