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SWM 782K

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,994 mi
Last recorded71,994 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWM 782K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 71,994 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,904 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 71,815 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

throttle pedal sticks

Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,815 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

throttle pedal sticks

Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,723 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,613 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 71,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SWM 782K is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWM 782K, 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 SWM 782K?

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What year was SWM 782K registered?

SWM 782K is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 1972.

Is SWM 782K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWM 782K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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