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HRK 423K

1971 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,201 mi
Last recorded53,201 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1971 Fiat 50052,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRK 423K
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,201 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 53,200 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 52,686 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 52,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,520 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 52,515 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,213 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,959 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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HRK 423K is a 1971 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRK 423K, 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 HRK 423K registered?

HRK 423K is a 1971 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 October 1971.

Is HRK 423K safe to buy?

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