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L402 YAC

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,963 mi
Last recorded28,963 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL402 YAC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 28,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wiper arm wheel box worn with slight play but operating o k at test time

both front tyre side walls cracking with age but o k at test time 145/70/13

Fail 17 May 2016 28,948 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle flexy section from kat to middle pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wiper arm wheel box worn with slight play but operating o k at test time

both front tyre side walls cracking with age but o k at test time 145/70/13

Pass 21 May 2015 28,780 miles

both front tyre outer side walls showing signs of cracking but o k at test time

Fail 14 May 2015 28,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre outer side walls showing signs of cracking but o k at test time

Pass 20 May 2014 28,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front wiper arm wheel box loose but working corectly and clearing screen at test time

Fail 16 May 2014 28,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front wiper arm wheel box loose but working corectly and clearing screen at test time

Pass 15 May 2013 28,529 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 28,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 28,343 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,043 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 27,774 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 27,774 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 27,476 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,023 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 27,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 26,559 miles

both front wiper blades splitting at edges but clearing screen

signs of light condensation in both front headlights. beam patterns good at time of test

Pass 19 May 2006 26,035 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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L402 YAC is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 L402 YAC, 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 L402 YAC registered?

L402 YAC is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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