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L142 SRP

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,881 mi
Last recorded26,881 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 SRP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 26,881 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 26,730 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 26,649 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 26,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,162 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 25,898 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 25,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 25,124 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 24,515 miles

handbrake just passable

Pass 4 Feb 2016 23,684 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,725 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,871 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 20,986 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,088 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 20,088 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,228 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 18,164 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,156 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,345 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,308 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 14,012 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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L142 SRP is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 63,804 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 L142 SRP, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L142 SRP registered?

L142 SRP is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L142 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L142 SRP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L142 SRP have outstanding finance?

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