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ACZ 1169

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 1169
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 97,463 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 97,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 97,453 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

rear bumper supports corroded and holed

Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,666 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 84,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap rubber perished

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

noise from gearbox

timing belt cover loose

Pass 9 Jan 2009 81,231 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 81,231 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,499 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 78,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 72,899 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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ACZ 1169 is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 61,907 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 ACZ 1169, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACZ 1169 registered?

ACZ 1169 is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is ACZ 1169 safe to buy?

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