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L556 VLD

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,021 mi
Last recorded75,021 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 VLD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,021 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,713 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 71,004 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 70,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 68,570 miles

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

Slight wear in handbrake lever pivot.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,865 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 65,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

battery light on

Pass 29 Sep 2007 63,467 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 63,462 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,053 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 57,095 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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L556 VLD is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L556 VLD, 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 L556 VLD registered?

L556 VLD is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 8 October 1993.

Is L556 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L556 VLD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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