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L650 HND

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,973 mi
Last recorded86,973 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL650 HND
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear some corrosion to inner sills and rear suspension components

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 22 Apr 2026 86,973 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear some corrosion to inner sills and rear suspension components

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,028 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 85,060 miles

Rear Suspension rusting

Fail 16 Jun 2022 85,055 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension rusting

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,023 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 85,022 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,684 miles

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

Dents scratches & corrosion to various panels Rear suspension arms heavily corroded Corrosion to various brake pipes NS inner cv gaiter leaking Alloy wheel centre caps missing Brake hoses perished & metal ends corroded Heavy oil leaks

Rear seats in folded down poostition unable to test rear belts Fuel tank pressurising badly Clutch pedal rubber badly worn Brake pedal rubber worn Shock absorbers damp Front brake discs corroded Coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2009 84,684 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Dents scratches & corrosion to various panels Rear suspension arms heavily corroded Corrosion to various brake pipes NS inner cv gaiter leaking Alloy wheel centre caps missing Brake hoses perished & metal ends corroded Heavy oil leaks

Rear seats in folded down poostition unable to test rear belts Fuel tank pressurising badly Clutch pedal rubber badly worn Brake pedal rubber worn Shock absorbers damp Front brake discs corroded Coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2009 84,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

borderline wear to n/s/f tyre. o/s/f tyre worn low on edges and cracking.

front brake discs corroded and worn. oil leaks. corrosion to brake pipes. wear to front shocker tops. n/s/f shocker damp.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 77,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,289 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 66,964 miles

Engine noisy †Various oil leaks †Exhaust cat joint blowing †Hand brake stiff in operation †Engine management came on during test † †e

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 66,964 miles

Engine noisy †Various oil leaks †Exhaust cat joint blowing †Hand brake stiff in operation †Engine management came on during test † †e

Pass 16 Feb 2006 55,812 miles

as previous test

Fail 6 Feb 2006 58,685 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine very noisy †Slight smear from wipers †Off side front indicator cracked †Near side outer cv boot badly craked †Borderline flucuation to near side front brake readings †Both front tyres wearing edges †Various oil leaks

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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L650 HND is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L650 HND, 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 L650 HND registered?

L650 HND is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 14 March 1994.

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