MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/s/f tyre low on air, low on tread and starting to perish.
Play in n/s steering rack.
Poor pattern to o/s headlight.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight bind to n/s/f brake.
Engine overheating.
Oil leak
Front brake discs corroded.
Front number plate starting to discolour.
Handbrake travel.
N/S/F flexy brake hose starting to perish.
O/S/F flexy brake hose starting to perish.
O/S/F tyre starting to perish on outer side wall.
O/S/R inner wing cover insecure.
Oil leaks.
Unable to check fuel cap.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs corroded.
Front number plate starting to discolour.
Handbrake travel.
N/S/F flexy brake hose starting to perish.
O/S/F flexy brake hose starting to perish.
O/S/F tyre starting to perish on outer side wall.
O/S/R inner wing cover insecure.
Oil leaks.
Unable to check fuel cap.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Bad engine oil leak.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front brake discs corroded.
Front number plate discoloured.
N/S outer CV boot leaking grease.
Nail in offside rear tyre
O/S and N/S rear flexi brake hose metal ferruls corroded.
O/S wiper arm worn
Radiator badly corroded.
Slight play in N/S steering rack.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
n/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease
oil leak
radiator badly corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K38 XFV is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 K38 XFV, 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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K38 XFV is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 15 June 1993.
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