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N195 DPX

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,322 mi
Last recorded44,322 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN195 DPX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 44,322 miles

hole in o/s/f wing but not within 30cm of component

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow

Fail 1 May 2026 44,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hole in o/s/f wing but not within 30cm of component

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 May 2025 41,572 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 41,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 41,423 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 41,019 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 40,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 40,741 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 40,717 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 40,717 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 40,381 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 39,509 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,935 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 35,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,731 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,903 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,681 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,525 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,145 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,756 miles

Oil leak

all tyres perished

slight leak radiator

Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,477 miles

Oil leak

tyres perishing

wiper blades split

Pass 13 Jan 2006 12,482 miles

all tyres perishing

oil leak

radiator slight leak

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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N195 DPX is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 N195 DPX, 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.

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What year was N195 DPX registered?

N195 DPX is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N195 DPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N195 DPX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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