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R545 ODK

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,018 mi
Last recorded30,018 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 ODK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,018 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F seat belt stalk incomplete.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Slight exhaust blow from catalyst to centre section joint.

oil leaks.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 28,180 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 28,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust front heat shield insecure.

N/s/r and o/s/f mud flaps insecure.

N/s/r tyre perrished between treads.

O/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing.

Outer cv.boots perrished.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,876 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 26,876 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes and n/s/f

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s door damaged /rear panel

o/s/f seat belt stalf cover missing

slight exhaust blow centre section /cat

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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R545 ODK is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R545 ODK, 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 R545 ODK registered?

R545 ODK is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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