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M980 BCD

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

38,329 mi
Last recorded38,329 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 BCD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,329 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 38,326 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 37,687 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,687 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 36,857 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,857 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,183 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 36,183 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,903 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 34,903 miles

Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,407 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 33,407 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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,761 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 31,761 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 27,973 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 27,936 miles

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

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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M980 BCD is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M980 BCD, 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 M980 BCD registered?

M980 BCD is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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