MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Movement and free play in rear outer trailing arm bush.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corroded at rear underneath
odd wheel bolt on offside front wheel
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corroded at rear underneath
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads getting low
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M242 CEX is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc 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 M242 CEX, 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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What year was M242 CEX registered?
M242 CEX is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 12 April 1995.
Is M242 CEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for M242 CEX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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