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FD52 HWN

2003 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,308 mi
Last recorded96,308 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Cinquecento45,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 HWN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 96,308 miles

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 84,429 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 84,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 49,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,406 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jan 2012 31,406 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,519 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,678 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 16,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,321 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 10,647 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 8,911 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 7,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 7,573 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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FD52 HWN is a 2003 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 45,568 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 FD52 HWN, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD52 HWN is a 2003 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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