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L699 FBW

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

125,372 mi
Last recorded125,372 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL699 FBW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 125,372 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 123,799 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 122,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 121,308 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 119,915 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 117,775 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 115,754 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 114,273 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 110,588 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 110,588 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,043 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,943 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 96,694 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,514 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,776 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 80,978 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,971 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,968 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,371 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,716 miles

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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L699 FBW is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L699 FBW, 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 L699 FBW registered?

L699 FBW is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L699 FBW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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