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AVK 255H

1970 Fiat 500

Beige Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,693 mi
Last recorded3,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVK 255H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 3,693 miles

Rear seat is fold down type no seat belts required or fitted

Rear silencer baffle loose internal

Fail 6 Jul 2017 3,693 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both wont flash when lights are on (1.4.A.2h)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush inner bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both wont flash when lights on (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear seat is fold down type no seat belts required or fitted

Rear silencer baffle loose internal

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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AVK 255H is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Beige with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AVK 255H, 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

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What year was AVK 255H registered?

AVK 255H is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 January 1970.

Is AVK 255H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVK 255H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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