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R724 ODK

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,745 mi
Last recorded64,745 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 ODK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 64,745 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,740 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 64,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear A degree of corrosion on rear wishbones and shock absorber, but considered serviceable at present

Nearside Rear A degree of surface corrosion on shock absorber and wishbone

Offside Rear A degree of surface corrosion on both shock absorber and wishbone

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,547 miles

A degree of surface rust under body and on suspension componets

Both front brake disc's display a degree of corrossion

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 64,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake disc's display a degree of corrossion

Both wiper blades starting to split

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,383 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 188,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Right hand front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,053 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 154,597 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,062 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,865 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 47,865 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,228 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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R724 ODK is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R724 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 R724 ODK registered?

R724 ODK is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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