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L428 GYF

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,833 mi
Last recorded188,833 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 GYF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 188,833 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 188,756 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 188,714 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 187,879 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 187,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 187,814 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 187,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 187,117 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 185,903 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 185,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 183,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 180,127 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 176,055 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 176,011 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 173,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 170,834 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 170,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 169,065 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 168,533 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 162,923 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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L428 GYF is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L428 GYF, 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 L428 GYF?

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What year was L428 GYF registered?

L428 GYF is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L428 GYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L428 GYF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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