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FGU 120J

1971 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,364 mi
Last recorded70,364 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGU 120J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 70,364 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front king pins both have slight play in them

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,917 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 May 2015 68,807 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 May 2014 68,710 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 68,479 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 68,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,170 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,459 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,223 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,050 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 64,340 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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FGU 120J is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FGU 120J, 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 FGU 120J registered?

FGU 120J is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 1971.

Is FGU 120J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGU 120J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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