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PLK 130L

1973 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,177 mi
Last recorded87,177 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1973 Fiat 50057,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLK 130L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 87,177 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 87,177 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,156 miles

Battery insecure

headlights dim

Fail 13 Jun 2011 87,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

headlights dim

Pass 20 May 2008 87,142 miles

both rear inner sill panels corroding

slight play in both front kingpins

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 May 2007 87,139 miles

surface corrosion to front and read suspension and chassis componants

Pass 25 Apr 2006 87,103 miles

slight play in both front king pins †surface corrosion to off side "b" post

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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PLK 130L is a 1973 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PLK 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 PLK 130L registered?

PLK 130L is a 1973 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 June 1973.

Is PLK 130L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLK 130L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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