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BBK 964M

1974 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,936 mi
Last recorded50,936 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1974 Fiat 50011,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 964M
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 50,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering idler has slight play.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 50,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering idler has slight play.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Att joint to steel brake pipe. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in steering idler bushes.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Both inner shafts into gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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BBK 964M is a 1974 Fiat 500 in Red with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 11,259 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 BBK 964M, 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 52 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 BBK 964M registered?

BBK 964M is a 1974 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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The MOT history for BBK 964M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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