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L488 KNA

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,335 mi
Last recorded72,335 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 KNA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhuast flexi blow

offside front lower ball joint dust cover poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Jul 2011 70,838 miles

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

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,355 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 68,355 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 67,009 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,156 miles

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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L488 KNA is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L488 KNA, 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 L488 KNA registered?

L488 KNA is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 12 July 1994.

Is L488 KNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L488 KNA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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