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BAM 500L

1974 Fiat 500L

Turquoise Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,595 mi
Last recorded57,595 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 500L
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year1974
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 57,595 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 57,584 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 57,571 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,557 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 57,545 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,531 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 57,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater not working

Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,436 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,423 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,394 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,338 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,299 miles

battery live terminal close to body work

floor corroded on nearside on jack point

Fail 22 Jul 2015 57,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery live terminal close to body work

floor corroded on nearside on jack point

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,257 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,552 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,145 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,468 miles

hole in n/s/f floor pan

Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,468 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

hole in n/s/f floor pan

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,373 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,363 miles

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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BAM 500L is a 1974 Fiat 500L in Turquoise with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BAM 500L, 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 52 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 BAM 500L?

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What year was BAM 500L registered?

BAM 500L is a 1974 Fiat 500L, first registered on 8 July 1974.

Is BAM 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAM 500L shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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