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L959 DPA

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,568 mi
Last recorded106,568 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 DPA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 106,568 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 106,568 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,614 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 86,332 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 83,168 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 78,724 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 78,724 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 71,919 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 71,919 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 68,256 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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L959 DPA is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L959 DPA, 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 L959 DPA registered?

L959 DPA is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is L959 DPA safe to buy?

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