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N212 VVV

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,082 mi
Last recorded59,082 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 VVV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Head lamps modified

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear lamps modified

Fail 21 Aug 2017 59,082 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,193 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,166 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,157 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,637 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 51,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N212 VVV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N212 VVV, 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

How do I check the history of N212 VVV?

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What year was N212 VVV registered?

N212 VVV is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N212 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N212 VVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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