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R685 KNS

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,456 mi
Last recorded80,456 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 KNS
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 80,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle wax oiled

Fail 8 Sep 2022 80,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Cable tied to rigid brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel up insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2021 77,003 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 71,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 111,002 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

General Under-Body Corrosion

Nearside Rear Parking brake sticky

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 111,002 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General Under-Body Corrosion

Nearside Rear Parking brake sticky

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,398 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 71,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,535 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid resevoir cap missing

fuel cap seal split

nearside rear inner sill corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 54,369 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2007 43,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2007 43,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2006 41,056 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 41,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R685 KNS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R685 KNS, 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 R685 KNS registered?

R685 KNS is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R685 KNS safe to buy?

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