MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R157 FSU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,973 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 R157 FSU, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R157 FSU?
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What year was R157 FSU registered?
R157 FSU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 7 May 1998.
Is R157 FSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R157 FSU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R157 FSU have outstanding finance?
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