MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,078 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
underside has some rust
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
underside has some rust
headlights slightly insecure and slightly fuzzy images.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
headlights slightly insecure and slightly fuzzy images.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
rear footbrake appears to have aslight immbalance in favour of offside
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L389 SFM is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 L389 SFM, 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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What year was L389 SFM registered?
L389 SFM is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 15 February 1994.
Is L389 SFM safe to buy?
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