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L552 VGJ

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,640 mi
Last recorded151,640 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL552 VGJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 151,640 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 148,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 146,712 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 145,235 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 145,230 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 143,673 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 141,642 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 139,460 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 137,121 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 135,138 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 135,130 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 129,725 miles

hand brake on limits of reading

Fail 10 Apr 2013 129,725 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

hand brake on limits of reading

Pass 12 Apr 2012 125,841 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2011 114,685 miles

osf indicator lens cracked not showing white light

Fail 17 Feb 2011 114,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf indicator lens cracked not showing white light

Pass 4 Nov 2009 112,484 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 100,753 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 100,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 92,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 92,228 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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L552 VGJ is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L552 VGJ, 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 L552 VGJ registered?

L552 VGJ is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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