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L985 RKV

1993 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,897 mi
Last recorded103,897 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Cinquecento64,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 RKV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2009 103,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 103,892 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 103,536 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 103,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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L985 RKV is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L985 RKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L985 RKV registered?

L985 RKV is a 1993 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 8 November 1993.

Is L985 RKV safe to buy?

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