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L893 OWK

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,957 mi
Last recorded42,957 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL893 OWK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2020 42,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Nearside Rear radius arm corroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear radius arm corroded

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 42,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 42,957 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 42,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,658 miles

exhaust centre joint blowing slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2017 41,658 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust centre joint blowing slightly

exhaust centre joint blowing slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,748 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,748 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,469 miles

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

oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 33,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,972 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,610 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,330 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,014 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,322 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,770 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,204 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,582 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,623 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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L893 OWK is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L893 OWK, 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 L893 OWK registered?

L893 OWK is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L893 OWK safe to buy?

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