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M500 CEN

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,551 mi
Last recorded40,551 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 CEN
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 40,551 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 40,551 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 40,551 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 38,036 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 37,692 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 37,186 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 36,499 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 35,868 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,246 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,554 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,038 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,347 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,648 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,265 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,856 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,272 miles

offside rear tyre is starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,694 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,386 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 30,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,893 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,106 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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M500 CEN is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 61,907 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 M500 CEN, 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 30 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 M500 CEN registered?

M500 CEN is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M500 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 CEN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M500 CEN have outstanding finance?

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