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BAY 317K

1971 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,961 mi
Last recorded34,961 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 317K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 34,961 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,835 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 34,569 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 34,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,201 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 34,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,536 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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BAY 317K is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 52,030 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 BAY 317K, 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 55 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 BAY 317K registered?

BAY 317K is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 October 1971.

Is BAY 317K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAY 317K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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