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M253 VJO

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,865 mi
Last recorded67,865 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 VJO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,865 miles

general corrosion

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

oil leaks

Fail 10 Dec 2014 67,865 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

general corrosion

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

oil leaks

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,134 miles

general corrosion rear suspension

handbrake lever knotchy and stiff operation

slight interaction nearside rear lights

Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,134 miles

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

general corrosion rear suspension

handbrake lever knotchy and stiff operation

slight interaction nearside rear lights

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake imbalance 23%

offside front tyre cracking

rear bumper mounts corroded

rear suspension showing corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2012 64,261 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre cracking

rear bumper mounts corroded

rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,588 miles

engine noisey

general body damage and underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2012 62,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

engine noisey

general body damage and underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,735 miles

cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre

engine noisey

handbrake lever slightly loose at pivot

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2010 58,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

handbrake lever loose at pivot

nearside door mirror broken

oil and brake fluid levels low

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,873 miles

handbrake lever loose at pivot

nearside door mirror broken

oil and brake fluid levels low

Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,127 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 57,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,140 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,204 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 53,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,123 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 51,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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M253 VJO is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M253 VJO, 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 M253 VJO registered?

M253 VJO is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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