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XKY 74L

1972 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,584 mi
Last recorded64,584 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKY 74L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 64,584 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 64,539 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 64,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,339 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,027 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 64,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavly undersealed

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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XKY 74L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKY 74L, 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 XKY 74L?

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What year was XKY 74L registered?

XKY 74L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 September 1972.

Is XKY 74L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKY 74L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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