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N401 VTV

1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,829 mi
Last recorded64,829 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting71,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 VTV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento Sporting
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 64,829 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2009 64,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,319 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

rear gearbox mounting starting to split

Fail 21 Jan 2008 64,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

rear gearbox mounting starting to split

Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,306 miles

fuel tank repaired not replaced

Fail 7 Feb 2007 64,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento Sporting?

Based on 5,827 MOT tests across 1,242 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
4,593
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 796
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 596
parking brake recording little or no effort 466
Headlamp aim too low 433
Direction indicator incorrect colour 395
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N401 VTV is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 71,528 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 Sporting fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N401 VTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N401 VTV registered?

N401 VTV is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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