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L586 SBP

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,157 mi
Last recorded69,157 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL586 SBP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 69,157 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front shocker corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front shocker corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle rusty in some areas

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

handbrake long travel

nearside side repeater lens damaged

slight misting of oil on exhaust manifold

under-body panels fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rubbers perished

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,849 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

o/s/r inside wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 68,846 miles

Emissions not tested fan belt slipping (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 145\70\13 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

o/s/r inside wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,572 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 68,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam reflector insecure (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,251 miles

car over heating when left for mot

Fail 14 Jul 2015 68,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

car over heating when left for mot

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,976 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 67,976 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,516 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre soft

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,621 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

spare tyre soft

Fail 20 Jul 2012 66,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

spare tyre soft

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,702 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

spare tyre soft

Fail 21 Jul 2011 65,697 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight uneven braking on rear brakes

spare tyre soft

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,888 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,746 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 63,746 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,499 miles

1/hand brake effort just in limit. 2/front brake imbalance of 24%.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 61,871 miles

condensation in both headlamps,not affecting beam pattern.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 61,405 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 61,405 miles

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

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

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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L586 SBP is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L586 SBP, 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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L586 SBP is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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