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R435 KBV

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,938 mi
Last recorded41,938 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 KBV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,938 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 41,938 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,308 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 41,308 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking

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 27 Aug 2009 34,224 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 34,224 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,664 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,799 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 25,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,407 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 22,407 miles

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

Nearside 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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R435 KBV is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R435 KBV, 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 R435 KBV registered?

R435 KBV is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R435 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R435 KBV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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