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L195 SDM

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,858 mi
Last recorded58,858 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL195 SDM
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,858 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front n/s tyre worn low & perished

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,485 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 58,484 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,811 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 57,811 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 5,702 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,912 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 64,910 miles

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 64,305 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 63,680 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 63,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L195 SDM is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L195 SDM, 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.

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What year was L195 SDM registered?

L195 SDM is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L195 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L195 SDM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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