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L221 WLU

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

44,497 mi
Last recorded44,497 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 WLU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2021 44,497 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 44,256 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,569 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 42,555 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 42,555 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,369 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 41,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,280 miles

nearside+offside lower wings corroded+ slightly holed

rear lower sills corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2016 39,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

nearside+offside lower wings corroded+ slightly holed

rear lower sills corroding

Pass 18 May 2015 37,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 37,869 miles

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

Both front suspension bump stops worn away

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binds slightly

Nearside rear handbrake lever partially seized

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 36,193 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE HAS A BLOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS ABOUT 60% WORN

NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 10 May 2013 35,358 miles

Nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 8 May 2012 34,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 33,270 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 33,267 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 31,868 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 31,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 30,758 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 29,785 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 27,336 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,435 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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L221 WLU is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L221 WLU, 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 L221 WLU registered?

L221 WLU is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 23 April 1994.

Is L221 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L221 WLU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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