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R451 KBU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,861 mi
Last recorded49,861 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin58,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 KBU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sportin
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,861 miles

condensation in n/s/r light cluster

front number plate becoming discoloured

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Mar 2008 49,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

condensation in n/s/r light cluster

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

front number plate becoming discoloured

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,539 miles

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,265 miles

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sportin?

Based on 919 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
Headlamp aim too low 83
Direction indicator incorrect colour 81
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R451 KBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 58,351 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento Sportin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R451 KBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sportin typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sportin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R451 KBU registered?

R451 KBU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sportin, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R451 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 KBU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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