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BUO 605L

1973 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,907 mi
Last recorded19,907 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUO 605L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2019 19,907 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 19,330 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 18,942 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 18,678 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 17,517 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 17,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,945 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 116,333 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 15,577 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions check visual only - rear wish bones are starting to show surface rust - eng oil leaks source nk/ play in front whhel bearings and stub axle - play in rear bearings - serv brake slight travel / its the way it is

Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,609 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 13,862 miles

corrosion o/s f bottom seal not in prescribed area

Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,433 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack up

Pass 29 Nov 2005 9,541 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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BUO 605L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,142 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUO 605L, 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 53 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BUO 605L?

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What year was BUO 605L registered?

BUO 605L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is BUO 605L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUO 605L shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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