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VBN 521K

1972 Fiat 500L

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

56,956 mi
Last recorded56,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBN 521K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 56,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis number insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2018 56,950 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 56,943 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded close to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 56,943 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded close to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,872 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 56,872 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 56,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades not tested due to front washers not working

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,982 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 54,982 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,334 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 54,334 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,934 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 51,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,053 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 49,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,448 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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VBN 521K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 VBN 521K, 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 VBN 521K registered?

VBN 521K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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