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EGK 886J

1970 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

46,964 mi
Last recorded46,964 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGK 886J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 46,964 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 46,885 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pins slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play in all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 46,885 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pins slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play in all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 46,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,710 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 46,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin has slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 46,632 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin has play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,546 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,539 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,480 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both-sides (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,365 miles

Front all lower suspension bushes deteriorated/cracking with age

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers slow

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight pay in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Oct 2014 46,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,897 miles

all tyres perished

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight leak from exhaust silencer

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front kingpin

Pass 22 Sep 2012 45,750 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and perished

nearside rear tyre on wear limit

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front king pin

Fail 18 Sep 2012 45,750 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and perished

nearside rear tyre on wear limit

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front king pin

Fail 3 Oct 2011 45,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing and king pin

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,630 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing and king pin

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,448 miles

signs of oil leak from both rear driveshaft gaitors and speedo drive

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,302 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

oil leaking from nearside inner cv gaitor

s;ight wear in offsie front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front lower kingpin bush

Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,072 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 45,072 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,946 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 44,946 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 44,814 miles

nearside rear hub bearing slight play

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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EGK 886J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,966 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 EGK 886J, 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 56 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGK 886J registered?

EGK 886J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 November 1970.

Is EGK 886J safe to buy?

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