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K979 OGJ

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,399 mi
Last recorded45,399 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 OGJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,399 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 45,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,159 miles

Oil leak

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

water leaking from tank cap

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,913 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,064 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,852 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 41,591 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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K979 OGJ 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 85.7%.

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 K979 OGJ, 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 K979 OGJ registered?

K979 OGJ is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 June 1993.

Is K979 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K979 OGJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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