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BKE 130K

1971 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,354 mi
Last recorded53,354 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKE 130K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,354 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 53,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,549 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 53,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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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BKE 130K is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BKE 130K, 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 BKE 130K registered?

BKE 130K is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 October 1971.

Is BKE 130K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKE 130K shows 4 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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