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N273 OVK

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,751 mi
Last recorded78,751 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 OVK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2010 78,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 78,751 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 76,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,456 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 76,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 76,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,069 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 76,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 75,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,685 miles

oil 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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N273 OVK is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N273 OVK, 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 N273 OVK registered?

N273 OVK is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N273 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N273 OVK shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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