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BMA 708K

1971 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,552 mi
Last recorded32,552 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMA 708K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 32,552 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 32,513 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 32,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Statutory seat belt missing both (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

all four tyres are of tube type but fitted with tubeless valves

Pass 3 Dec 2016 32,090 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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BMA 708K is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BMA 708K, 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 BMA 708K registered?

BMA 708K is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 1971.

Is BMA 708K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMA 708K shows 4 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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