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M778 TMU

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

39,233 mi
Last recorded39,233 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM778 TMU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 39,233 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 37,749 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s poor condition ,n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 36,835 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear o/s & n/s . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear o/s & n/s radius arms corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2023 36,834 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear ,o/s & n/s springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner rear or inner sill has slight corrosion and small hole.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box in poor condition . Repaired with paste. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension radius arms showing corrosion.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 35,722 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 35,722 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,853 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 33,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,572 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 31,744 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 31,744 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 30,813 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 30,813 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 28,426 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 28,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,091 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 25,046 miles

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 20,953 miles

n/s/r,n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking and perishing advise to change.

Fail 17 Dec 2014 20,953 miles

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

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

n/s/r,n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking and perishing advise to change.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 19,211 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 17,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery not clamped down

Pass 5 Jan 2013 17,564 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery not clamped down

Pass 30 Dec 2011 15,786 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 15,786 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 14,522 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,516 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,195 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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M778 TMU is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M778 TMU, 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 M778 TMU registered?

M778 TMU is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M778 TMU shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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