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SFY 543K

1971 Fiat 500L

Bronze Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,357 mi
Last recorded85,357 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Fiat 500L52,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFY 543K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,357 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,305 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,186 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,872 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,633 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,310 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 83,943 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 83,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 83,571 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
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SFY 543K is a 1971 Fiat 500L in Bronze with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFY 543K, 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 SFY 543K?

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What year was SFY 543K registered?

SFY 543K is a 1971 Fiat 500L, first registered on 24 November 1971.

Is SFY 543K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFY 543K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFY 543K have outstanding finance?

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