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L202 VOW

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

74,052 mi
Last recorded74,052 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL202 VOW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2017 74,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust section in very poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 74,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamps are condensated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

The front section of exhaust is heavily corroded and in poor condition

The nearside mirror is missing

There is a small nail in the offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2014 74,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,052 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,307 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

batt light on dash

engine noisy rattles

Fail 27 Nov 2012 73,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

batt light on dash

engine noisy rattles

Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,284 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 73,284 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,177 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 65,177 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 61,552 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2009 61,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 60,701 miles

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

offside headlamp has moisture in lens

Pass 30 May 2007 59,890 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 59,890 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2006 59,037 miles

1. engine cooling fan very noisy when active.

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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L202 VOW is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 L202 VOW, 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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L202 VOW is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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