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G9 YUU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,724 mi
Last recorded26,724 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 YUU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 26,724 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 26,484 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 26,372 miles

Nearside Front under side floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axel beam rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2019 25,917 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axel beam rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2018 25,559 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,213 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 24,558 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lens damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 24,446 miles

oli leak from rocker cover gasket

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,063 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,610 miles

Offside front tyre has slight cracking of the sidewall

Fail 8 Aug 2013 23,610 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre has slight cracking of the sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,131 miles

o/s front tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,537 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,948 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,407 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 21,407 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,837 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 19,487 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,487 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 18,706 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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G9 YUU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 G9 YUU, 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 G9 YUU registered?

G9 YUU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is G9 YUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 YUU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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