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GOL 130L

1973 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,408 mi
Last recorded78,408 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOL 130L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 78,408 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front king pins slight play offside and nearside

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering box

Fail 20 Mar 2019 78,408 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front king pins slight play offside and nearside

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

underside of vehicle starting to rust.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 77,266 miles

Corrosion in underside of vehicle

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

Front suspension leaf spring corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to test brakes using roller brake tester - vehicle too narrow. Decelerometer test carried out

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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GOL 130L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GOL 130L, 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

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What year was GOL 130L registered?

GOL 130L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 February 1973.

Is GOL 130L safe to buy?

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