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BNT 409K

1971 Fiat 500

White Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,102 mi
Last recorded56,102 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 409K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 56,102 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,787 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 55,783 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Front panel inproper repair (6.1.B.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Slight play in steering idlers

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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BNT 409K is a 1971 Fiat 500 in White with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNT 409K, 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.

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What year was BNT 409K registered?

BNT 409K is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is BNT 409K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNT 409K 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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