CarVerify

Free Car Check

L253 ULY

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,410 mi
Last recorded79,410 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 ULY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 79,410 miles

cooling system overflowing, requires attention

Fail 13 Jun 2009 79,409 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cooling system overflowing, requires attention

Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,299 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 71,249 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2007 61,188 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 61,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2006 54,840 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front shock absorbers gaiters split. o/s/f brake binding on.

Pass 5 May 2006 54,840 miles

both front shock absorbers gaiters split. o/s/f brake binding on.

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
Full Fiat Cinquecento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L253 ULY is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 63,804 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 L253 ULY, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L253 ULY?

You can check the full history of L253 ULY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L253 ULY registered?

L253 ULY is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L253 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L253 ULY shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L253 ULY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L253 ULY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.