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T393 BVL

1999 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,495 mi
Last recorded100,495 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Cinquecento66,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT393 BVL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 100,495 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 100,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 93,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 93,380 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre perished on outer shoulder

offside rear tyre perished with a nail in tread.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,770 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 90,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 84,402 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 84,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 79,000 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 79,000 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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T393 BVL is a 1999 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 66,486 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 T393 BVL, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T393 BVL registered?

T393 BVL is a 1999 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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