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L599 FAA

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,328 mi
Last recorded85,328 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 FAA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 85,328 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 85,248 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 85,235 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,492 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 81,446 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in headlamp (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 75,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in headlamp (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,962 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 68,962 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,780 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 17 Apr 2015 63,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,650 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,988 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

o/s n/s inner c/v gaters slightly leaking oil

Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,720 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,757 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,233 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 51,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre wall perised

Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,895 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 46,820 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 46,820 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 44,624 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,501 miles

oil leak

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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L599 FAA 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 68.2%.

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 L599 FAA, 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 L599 FAA registered?

L599 FAA is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L599 FAA safe to buy?

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