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L358 JEC

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,625 mi
Last recorded37,625 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL358 JEC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 37,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber persihed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside lense (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 35,151 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 34,978 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 34,978 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 34,111 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 33,190 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 30,848 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 30,516 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 29,187 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,098 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 29,097 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,122 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 28,067 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,971 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 26,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,266 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,921 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 25,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,922 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,595 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 20,578 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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L358 JEC is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L358 JEC, 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 L358 JEC registered?

L358 JEC is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L358 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L358 JEC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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