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FKO 137L

1971 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,991 mi
Last recorded42,991 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKO 137L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 42,991 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 42,991 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 42,740 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 42,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,708 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,614 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 42,609 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,090 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 42,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,949 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,858 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 41,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 41,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,086 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,638 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 41,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,409 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 41,405 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,148 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 40,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 39,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,312 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 39,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 38,513 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 38,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 38,475 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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FKO 137L is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FKO 137L, 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 FKO 137L registered?

FKO 137L is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is FKO 137L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKO 137L shows 27 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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