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L540 AFX

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Pink Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,071 mi
Last recorded81,071 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 AFX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 80,780 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 80,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,232 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,557 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,064 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,852 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 13 Apr 2011

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,405 miles

Hand brake side movement

N/s headlamp aim poor

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

O/s headlamp aim poor

O/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 1 Apr 2010 78,401 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Hand brake side movement

N/s headlamp aim poor

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

O/s headlamp aim poor

O/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2009 77,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion on rear axle

headlights poor pattern damp on lense

o/s/r outer tyre wall perished

Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion on rear axle

headlights poor pattern damp on lense

o/s/r outer tyre wall perished

Fail 20 Feb 2009 77,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion rear axle

idling to fast

o/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r outer tyre wall perished

poor patterns on head lamps

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,608 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 69,608 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L540 AFX is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Pink with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L540 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 L540 AFX registered?

L540 AFX is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L540 AFX safe to buy?

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