MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,189 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise both front wiper blades in poor condition
advise off side front inner wing damaged
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
advise both front tyres worn in inner edge
advise both front wipers blades in poor condition
advise off side inner wing distorted
offside front seat belt clip plastic cover missing
rear nearside brake backplate corroded
rear offside brake back plate corroded
unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes because they are partly covered by fuel tank
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front seat belt clip plastic cover missing
rear nearside brake backplate corroded
rear offside brake back plate corroded
unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes because they are partly covered by fuel tank
See advises from test No. 830135697015 excluding item No. 011
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front wheels towing in badly, investigation required
n s front brake hose insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R162 FSU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 R162 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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What year was R162 FSU registered?
R162 FSU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R162 FSU safe to buy?
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