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R499 KBF

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,578 mi
Last recorded130,578 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 KBF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 130,578 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 130,423 miles

Emissions not tested overheating. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner undersill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 125,653 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 125,653 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 119,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,714 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 112,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

osf tyre on limit

Pass 15 Jun 2012 101,461 miles

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

corrsion througth out

Fail 11 Jun 2012 101,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrsion througth out

Pass 12 May 2011 95,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion thougth out

Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,584 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 80,455 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 75,392 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 70,024 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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R499 KBF is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R499 KBF, 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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R499 KBF is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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