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L574 YAM

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,979 mi
Last recorded94,979 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL574 YAM
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,979 miles

bump stop missing from nearside rear spring

rear exhaust box entry pipe split

Fail 28 Jun 2013 94,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

bump stop missing from nearside rear spring

rear exhaust box entry pipe split

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,260 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaitor leaking

n/s/r and o/s/r subframe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,914 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 75,914 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,100 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,938 miles

Rear seat removed at time of test

Slight imbalance to rear service and parking brake

Fail 24 Jul 2007 69,201 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,201 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2006 69,056 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 69,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YAM is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L574 YAM, 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 L574 YAM registered?

L574 YAM is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 14 July 1994.

Is L574 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L574 YAM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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