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L292 WLY

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

38,228 mi
Last recorded38,228 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL292 WLY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 38,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 36,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 36,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 35,313 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 35,293 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 34,163 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Slight buckle in offside rear road wheel.

Slight oil leak on engine and gear box.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 32,970 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split but system is supported.

Slight leak on gearbox.

Throttle pedal rubber missing.

Fail 28 Oct 2021 32,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Centre exhaust rubber split but system is supported.

Slight leak on gearbox.

Throttle pedal rubber missing.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 32,518 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 32,511 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 31,989 miles

Offside front tyre worn to wear indicators.

Slight buckle in offside rear wheel.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 31,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre worn to wear indicators.

Slight buckle in offside rear wheel.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,463 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Slight buckle in offside rear wheel.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 31,463 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Slight buckle in offside rear wheel.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,244 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly.

Fuel tank rusting.

Underbody rusting in places.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 30,244 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly.

Fuel tank rusting.

Underbody rusting in places.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,353 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 29,353 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 28,550 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 28,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,659 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 27,659 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,076 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,628 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 26,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,125 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 26,125 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side rear tyre walls cracking.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 25,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side rear tyre walls cracking.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,536 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 24,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Off side front tyre pressure low.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,111 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 22,873 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 22,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2005 22,258 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 22,258 miles

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

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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L292 WLY is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 L292 WLY, 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.

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L292 WLY is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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