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A16 LJU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,534 mi
Last recorded31,534 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LJU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 31,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2026 31,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 30,503 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 30,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 29,801 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 29,801 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 28,666 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 28,666 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 27,289 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 26,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2021 26,049 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 23,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 21,990 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2017 19,532 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 16,856 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 16,856 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 11,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 11,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 11,399 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,024 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,662 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 10,345 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,098 miles

Advise slight binding o/s rear brake.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 10,098 miles

Advise slight binding o/s rear brake.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,622 miles

Advise, slight binding o/s rear brake.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,168 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 8,703 miles

Advise o/s rear brake back plate rusty.

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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A16 LJU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 LJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 LJU registered?

A16 LJU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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