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VUP 765L

1972 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,771 mi
Last recorded47,771 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUP 765L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,771 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 47,529 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 47,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipe caught in rear spring (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 47,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,187 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 47,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,097 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 47,050 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,535 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,657 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 41,011 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 40,690 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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VUP 765L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VUP 765L, 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 VUP 765L registered?

VUP 765L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is VUP 765L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUP 765L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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