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M185 VFC

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,728 mi
Last recorded8,728 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 VFC
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 8,728 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 7,661 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 7,581 miles

Rear boot stay ups weak

Fail 22 Jul 2017 7,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear boot stay ups weak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 7,478 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 7,478 miles

Headlamp insecure nearside (glass) (1.7.3)

Headlamp insecure offside(glass) (1.7.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 7,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine noise

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres spliting

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Fail 29 Jul 2015 7,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine noise

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres spliting

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 7,214 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f + n/s/r tyres perrishing

Fail 29 Jul 2014 7,214 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f + n/s/r tyres perrishing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 7,062 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres perrishing

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres perrishing

Fail 24 Jul 2013 7,059 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres perrishing

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres perrishing

Pass 19 Jul 2012 6,858 miles

Engine overheating.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside headlamps have condensation.

Nearside front tyre has minor cracking.

Slight corrosion on the underside of vehicle.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 6,858 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine overheating.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside headlamps have condensation.

Nearside front tyre has minor cracking.

Slight corrosion on the underside of vehicle.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 6,754 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

heat shield on exhaust adrift.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 6,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 6,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 6,497 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 6,351 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 6,221 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 6,099 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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M185 VFC is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M185 VFC, 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.

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M185 VFC is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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