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N348 DKF

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,489 mi
Last recorded120,489 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN348 DKF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,489 miles

rear inner wings corroding

slight play on rear gearbox mounting

very slight noise n/sr wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 120,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/sf wiper slightly torn

slight noise n/sr wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jun 2015 120,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/sf wiper slightly torn

slight noise n/sr wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2014 119,289 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust clamp corroded away

Fail 2 Apr 2013 118,992 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust clamp corroded away

Pass 5 Apr 2012 118,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Apr 2012 118,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,194 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 104,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 101,901 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 101,898 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 100,184 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 100,268 miles

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 a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 97,852 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 97,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 94,696 miles

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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N348 DKF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N348 DKF, 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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N348 DKF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 April 1996.

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