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N293 KEX

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,327 mi
Last recorded82,327 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 KEX
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,327 miles

nearside driveshaft inner boot leaking gearbox oil

slight binding to nearside front wheel

Fail 25 Jan 2012 81,985 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside driveshaft inner boot leaking gearbox oil

slight binding to nearside front wheel

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,985 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,573 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,683 miles

exhaust rusting in places

small chip in screen

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,818 miles

gear box and engine oil leaks

various components corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,101 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 62,101 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal starting to perish

various under body components starting to corrod

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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N293 KEX is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N293 KEX, 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 N293 KEX registered?

N293 KEX is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N293 KEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N293 KEX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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