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YTA 223L

1972 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,875 mi
Last recorded72,875 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 223L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 72,875 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 72,825 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,715 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 72,483 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,482 miles

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,974 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,801 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 May 2007 71,395 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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YTA 223L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTA 223L, 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 YTA 223L registered?

YTA 223L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is YTA 223L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 223L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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