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STW 363K

1972 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,244 mi
Last recorded85,244 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTW 363K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 85,244 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,926 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 84,917 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,771 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,749 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,733 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,626 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,292 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,175 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 84,021 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,923 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 83,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,823 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,699 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 83,699 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,437 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 83,631 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 83,496 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 82,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 82,512 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 82,512 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 82,509 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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STW 363K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 51,759 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 STW 363K, 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 54 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was STW 363K registered?

STW 363K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 21 April 1972.

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