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FHH 81K

1971 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,924 mi
Last recorded80,924 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 81K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,924 miles

Slight play in both front King pins

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,469 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,254 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Extensive welding to vehicle underside has been heavily undersealed

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 80,244 miles

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres perished

Extensive welding to vehicle underside has been heavily undersealed

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,202 miles

Battery insecure

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 80,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Battery insecure

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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FHH 81K is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FHH 81K, 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 FHH 81K registered?

FHH 81K is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is FHH 81K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHH 81K shows 6 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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