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L948 SDY

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,772 mi
Last recorded31,772 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL948 SDY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,507 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,138 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,598 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,735 miles

large oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,811 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,013 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 23,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,090 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 22,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,123 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 21,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,043 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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L948 SDY is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L948 SDY, 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 L948 SDY registered?

L948 SDY is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L948 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L948 SDY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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