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TTD 558L

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,145 mi
Last recorded74,145 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTD 558L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 74,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

oil leak at gearbox area

several bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,140 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

oil leaks

various rubber bushes deteriorating

washers weak

Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,983 miles

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

long travel at brake pedal

rear spring seats corroding (upper)

washer are weak

Fail 5 May 2023 73,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front suspension rubber bushes deteriorating

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

slight corrosion to rear spring seat panels (upper}

washers weak

Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,859 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,648 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 73,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,060 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,787 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,166 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 72,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 71,395 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,321 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,171 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,780 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 70,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,101 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 70,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,783 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 69,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 69,770 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 69,596 miles

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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TTD 558L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TTD 558L, 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 TTD 558L registered?

TTD 558L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 October 1972.

Is TTD 558L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTD 558L shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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