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L539 AFX

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,610 mi
Last recorded34,610 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL539 AFX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,610 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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)

baby seat fitted off side rear

both front wipers torn

both rear tyres perrished

brake fluid resevoir low

drivers door check strap broken

hand brake travel high

near side head lamp aim poor

Fail 22 Oct 2012 34,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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)

baby seat fitted off side rear

both front wipers torn

both rear tyres perrished

brake fluid resevoir low

hand brake travel high

near side head lamp aim poor

Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,888 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 23,910 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s gearbox inner cv boot split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,373 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 18,373 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 16,334 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,663 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2006 13,663 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 11,858 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 11,858 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

engine control warning light illuminated

rattle at rear suspension area : no free play found

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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L539 AFX is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 64,052 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 L539 AFX, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L539 AFX registered?

L539 AFX is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L539 AFX safe to buy?

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