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L172 VLY

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,794 mi
Last recorded84,794 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 VLY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 83,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,738 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 82,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside 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 11 Dec 2007 76,459 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 73,029 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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L172 VLY is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L172 VLY, 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 L172 VLY registered?

L172 VLY is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 December 1993.

Is L172 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L172 VLY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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