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L518 VFB

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,206 mi
Last recorded58,206 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 58,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 56,249 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 54,643 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 52,139 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 52,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,761 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 50,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 41,049 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 34,755 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 34,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,736 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 34,736 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 34,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 32,526 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,526 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,915 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 31,915 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,927 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 30,922 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,271 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 30,268 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,092 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 29,934 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 29,934 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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L518 VFB is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L518 VFB, 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

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What year was L518 VFB registered?

L518 VFB is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is L518 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L518 VFB shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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