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M179 YHF

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,633 mi
Last recorded76,633 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 YHF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 76,633 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 76,633 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 72,261 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 72,261 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2006 67,778 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 67,778 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M179 YHF is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 64,422 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 M179 YHF, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M179 YHF registered?

M179 YHF is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M179 YHF safe to buy?

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