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252 BOY

1970 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,974 mi
Last recorded40,974 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration252 BOY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 40,974 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 40,966 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 40,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 40,957 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 40,945 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 40,925 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 40,905 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 40,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,838 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 40,822 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 40,721 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 40,721 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 40,625 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,600 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,701 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 40,580 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,580 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 40,527 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 40,507 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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252 BOY is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,966 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 252 BOY, 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 56 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 252 BOY?

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What year was 252 BOY registered?

252 BOY is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is 252 BOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 252 BOY shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 252 BOY have outstanding finance?

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