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R430 KBU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,743 mi
Last recorded52,743 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 KBU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,743 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 52,743 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,193 miles

rear exhaust has internal rattle

Fail 25 Mar 2014 44,193 miles

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

rear exhaust has internal rattle

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,484 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,663 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank has some advance rust spots

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,426 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,559 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,860 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,074 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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R430 KBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,973 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 R430 KBU, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R430 KBU registered?

R430 KBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R430 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R430 KBU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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