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R858 KBF

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 KBF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 95,536 miles

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Oil leak

Poor running.

Rear windscreen wiper arm missing.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 95,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Oil leak

Poor running.

Rear windscreen wiper arm missing.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 93,784 miles

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Intermittent poor running.

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

Oil leak

Rear windcsreen wiper missing.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 93,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Intermittent poor running.

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

Oil leak

Rear windcsreen wiper missing.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 91,324 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured.

Both outer cv gaiters deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Oil leak

Poor running at idle.

Rear windscreen wiper arm missing.

Throttle pedal rubber missing.

Vacuum hose split under bonnet.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 91,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front indicators slightly discoloured.

Both outer cv gaiters deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Oil leak

Poor running at idle.

Rear windscreen wiper arm missing.

Throttle pedal rubber missing.

Vacuum hose split under bonnet.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 88,722 miles

Both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Condensation in all front lights.

Drivers seat worn.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear windscreen wiper arm missing.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,722 miles

Both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Condensation in all front lights.

Drivers seat worn.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Oil leak

Rear windscreen wiper arm missing.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 86,378 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Oil leak

Poor idle when cold.

Rear subframe slightly corroded.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Rear windscreen wiper arm missing.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,378 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Oil leak

Poor idle when cold.

Rear subframe slightly corroded.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Rear windscreen wiper arm missing.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 82,893 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 82,893 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2006 80,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R858 KBF is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R858 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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R858 KBF is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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