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K243 NMH

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,525 mi
Last recorded47,525 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK243 NMH
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,525 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,525 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,038 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 44,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,197 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 41,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,478 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 38,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear service brake effort slightly low on nearside

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,104 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 32,130 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 32,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

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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K243 NMH is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K243 NMH, 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 K243 NMH registered?

K243 NMH is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is K243 NMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K243 NMH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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