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MMY 126L

1973 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

45,716 mi
Last recorded45,716 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMY 126L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 45,716 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 45,711 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 45,635 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 45,633 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 45,561 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 45,162 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 45,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 44,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 44,977 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 44,726 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,421 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 44,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,169 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 44,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,856 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,475 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,133 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 43,133 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,795 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 42,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,036 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 42,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,644 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,259 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,940 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 40,547 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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MMY 126L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MMY 126L, 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 MMY 126L registered?

MMY 126L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 January 1973.

Is MMY 126L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMY 126L shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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