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N174 XKJ

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,871 mi
Last recorded70,871 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 XKJ
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,871 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2009 70,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,823 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 66,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 61,572 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,692 miles

NSR and OSR brake hoses, lower end steel ferrules starting to corrode. Corrosion is not excessive at this point.

Offside front headlamp is on lower limit, unable to adjust.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 50,632 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 50,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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N174 XKJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N174 XKJ, 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 N174 XKJ registered?

N174 XKJ is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 13 January 1996.

Is N174 XKJ safe to buy?

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