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K121 ADS

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,146 mi
Last recorded52,146 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 ADS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 52,146 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition REAR BOX MISSING, BEEN MODIFIED (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM O/S/R BRAKE DRUM (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 47,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 41,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022

Front Fuel pipe leaking tol rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside inner wheel arch insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 41,070 miles

Front cross member corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 10 Aug 2021

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 7 May 2020 35,274 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2017 35,189 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (under drivers feet) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

condensation in offside headlamp,affecting beam image and light intensity

rear brake flexible hoses metal ferrules corroded

vehicle has a lot of heavy corrosion,front,rear suspension components,structure and sub structure

Pass 13 Jan 2016 34,251 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

condensation in offside headlamp,affecting beam image and light intensity

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake flexible hoses metal ferrules corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 34,215 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

condensation in offside headlamp,affecting beam image and light intensity

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake flexible hoses metal ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,141 miles

both front wheel rims damaged on the inside edge

heavy surface corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear tyres in very poor condition,sidewalls perished and cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2015 32,089 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front wheel rims damaged on the inside edge

heavy surface corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

rear backing plates corroded

rear tyres in very poor condition,sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2014 30,351 miles

both front wheel rims damaged on the inside edge

heavy surface corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,258 miles

offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,123 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 23,728 miles

Front wiper blades splitting X2

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,728 miles

Front wiper blades splitting X2

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 17,763 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,763 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,065 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 14,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,338 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 12,794 miles

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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K121 ADS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K121 ADS, 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 K121 ADS registered?

K121 ADS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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