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K242 JHK

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,580 mi
Last recorded82,580 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK242 JHK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 82,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,980 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 72,979 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,166 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,941 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 60,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,826 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 53,826 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,956 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 48,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

strong smell of petrol

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,864 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,864 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,684 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,211 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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K242 JHK is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 64,052 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 K242 JHK, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K242 JHK registered?

K242 JHK is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is K242 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K242 JHK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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