MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecent?
Based on 1,709 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M257 VFS is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecent in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1995 Fiat Cinquecent models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 65,238 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 Cinquecent fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M257 VFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Cinquecent typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Cinquecent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of M257 VFS?
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What year was M257 VFS registered?
M257 VFS is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecent, first registered on 27 February 1995.
Is M257 VFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for M257 VFS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M257 VFS have outstanding finance?
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