MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?
Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R685 KBN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,912 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 S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R685 KBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Cinquecento S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R685 KBN registered?
R685 KBN is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R685 KBN safe to buy?
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