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M71 OPY

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

15,915 mi
Last recorded15,915 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 OPY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 15,915 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 14,174 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 14,125 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 14,115 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 14,114 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 13,741 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 13,672 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 13,508 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 13,461 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 13,370 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 13,332 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 13,205 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 13,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,124 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 12,935 miles

slight oil leak round gearbox

Pass 5 Aug 2010 12,262 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 12,229 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,520 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,232 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 11,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 9,943 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M71 OPY is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 63,804 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 M71 OPY, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M71 OPY registered?

M71 OPY is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M71 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M71 OPY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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