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MA51 FHK

2001 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,717 mi
Last recorded45,717 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Fiat Cinquecento46,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 FHK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 45,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,104 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 33,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,096 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Fail 9 Jan 2012 27,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,020 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 22,041 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 19,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,412 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 17,528 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 17,528 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 12,753 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 9,679 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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MA51 FHK is a 2001 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 46,662 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 MA51 FHK, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MA51 FHK is a 2001 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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