MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT 500Ls year 1970

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Pass percent:76.46%

(The average a petrol FIAT 500L year 1970 passes without issue)

Based on:824 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	47
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	23
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	13
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Registration plate lamp issues	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Registration plate issues	9
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Brake pipe excessively corroded	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged \|2.4.G.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working Both rear \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Centre Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop mounting \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure under front bumper \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts as marked \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Centre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backs \|5.2.6\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Braking system leaking flexi pipes left loose \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.1.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm pitman \|2.1.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|1.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Driver`s seat moving inadvertently \|6.2.5 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability \|5.1.2 \|d\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated \|6.2.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Central Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks horn wires (4.11 (c) (iii))	1
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn KING PIN (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn KING PIN (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT 500Ls year 1970

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