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L654 VAG

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,247 mi
Last recorded79,247 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 VAG
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 79,247 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body filler around both sides rear seat belt prescribed areas

engine coolant leak/overheating

engine idle speed high

off-side front floor corroded

rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2008 79,239 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine coolant leak/overheating

engine idle speed high

off-side front floor corroded

rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,889 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 75,882 miles

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

both wiper blades split

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 71,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both outer cv boots starting to split. †o/s rear wheel arch damaged/corroded †rear towing bracket & chassis corroded

Fail 19 May 2006 71,795 miles

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

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

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

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

rear towing eye corroded

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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L654 VAG is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L654 VAG, 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 L654 VAG registered?

L654 VAG is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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