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WKY 516K

1972 Fiat 124

White Petrol 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,866 mi
Last recorded52,866 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1972 Fiat 12437,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKY 516K
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hoses around brake master cylinder perished and cracked

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills repaired/ heavily undersealed suspect inadequate repairs

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,590 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 52,589 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,335 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 51,305 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,058 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,967 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,529 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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WKY 516K is a 1972 Fiat 124 in White with a 1,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 37,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WKY 516K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 54 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WKY 516K registered?

WKY 516K is a 1972 Fiat 124, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is WKY 516K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKY 516K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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