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K38 XFV

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,777 mi
Last recorded91,777 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK38 XFV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2009 91,777 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 91,777 miles

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.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 91,777 miles

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.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 91,777 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 91,777 miles

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.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 91,777 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 91,777 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K38 XFV registered?

K38 XFV is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 15 June 1993.

Is K38 XFV safe to buy?

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