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YEL 709K

1972 Fiat 500L

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,144 mi
Last recorded90,144 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1972 Fiat 500L51,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 709K
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 90,144 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 88,911 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2006 88,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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YEL 709K is a 1972 Fiat 500L in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YEL 709K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YEL 709K?

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What year was YEL 709K registered?

YEL 709K is a 1972 Fiat 500L, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is YEL 709K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 709K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YEL 709K have outstanding finance?

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