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M521 BCA

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,776 mi
Last recorded53,776 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 BCA
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,776 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 53,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,823 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 51,822 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,555 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 48,526 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,659 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 46,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 41,905 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,529 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 39,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

ADVISE OUTER C/V GAITERS PERISHED

ADVISE RADIATOR DETERIORATED

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO FRONT DISCS

ADVISE INNER D/SHAFT GAITERS LEAKING OIL

ADVISE SLIGHT JUDDER FROM N/S FRONT SERVICE BRAKE

Pass 20 Oct 2005 36,848 miles

advise:nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in the outer side wall

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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M521 BCA is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M521 BCA, 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 M521 BCA registered?

M521 BCA is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 June 1995.

Is M521 BCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M521 BCA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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