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M653 FVK

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,189 mi
Last recorded99,189 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM653 FVK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 99,189 miles

Corrosion noted: inner sills, etc.

Engine light on.

Front shock absorbers slight leak.

Nearside headlamp pattern hazy.

Offside rear foot & hand brake efforts low.

Oil leak

Outer CV boots perishing.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 95,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brakes worn

o/s/f wiper arm loose

Fail 10 Aug 2009 95,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes worn

o/s/f wiper arm loose

Pass 18 Aug 2008 92,259 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 92,207 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 89,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above fuel tank.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 89,013 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above fuel tank.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 85,099 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 85,068 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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M653 FVK is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 63,804 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 M653 FVK, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M653 FVK registered?

M653 FVK is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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