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KBJ 118J

1970 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,443 mi
Last recorded19,443 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1970 Fiat 50047,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBJ 118J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 19,443 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

rear tyres perished

steering pivot bushs worn and deteriorated

various front and rear suspension bushs deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2012 19,442 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

rear tyres perished

steering pivot bushs worn and deteriorated

various front and rear suspension bushs deteriorated

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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KBJ 118J is a 1970 Fiat 500 in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 47,966 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 KBJ 118J, 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 56 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 KBJ 118J registered?

KBJ 118J is a 1970 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 December 1970.

Is KBJ 118J safe to buy?

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