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L143 CPF

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,206 mi
Last recorded72,206 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 CPF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,206 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 72,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s handbrake reading low

oil leak from oil preesure switch

oil warning light light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,720 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 67,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,724 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,696 miles

corrosion to nearside rear chassis at subframe mounting point

corrosion to offside rear chassis at subframe mountibg point

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,913 miles

nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

rear exhaust silencer corrode and leaking slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,388 miles

both front tyres wearing down

nearside rear brake hose slightly corroded ferrules

offsiderear brake hose slightly corroded ferrules.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 49,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 46,946 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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L143 CPF is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L143 CPF, 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 L143 CPF registered?

L143 CPF is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 9 November 1993.

Is L143 CPF safe to buy?

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