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L574 VRV

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

96,853 mi
Last recorded96,853 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL574 VRV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,853 miles

OSF seat belt buckle missing cover but still secures

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

parking brake only just passes

Fail 17 Nov 2009 96,853 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

OSF seat belt buckle missing cover but still secures

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

parking brake only just passes

Pass 18 Nov 2008 93,464 miles

both headlamps have poor beam image

Fail 13 Nov 2008 93,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

squealing alternator belt.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 89,929 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 89,929 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 85,470 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 85,216 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 84,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front seat belt clasp plastic casing broken

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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L574 VRV is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L574 VRV, 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 L574 VRV registered?

L574 VRV is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L574 VRV safe to buy?

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