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N273 UPM

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,266 mi
Last recorded67,266 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 UPM
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,266 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 67,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 67,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,032 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,479 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 66,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 66,113 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 66,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 65,522 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 63,720 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 718,433 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 63,368 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 63,368 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 UPM is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UPM, 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 N273 UPM registered?

N273 UPM is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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