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N46 FSL

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

97,499 mi
Last recorded97,499 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 FSL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 97,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Bumper Bracket Broken

Fail 10 Apr 2007 97,499 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Bumper Bracket Corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2007 97,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R bumper bracket corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2006 96,135 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 96,135 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 96,085 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine overheating

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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N46 FSL is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N46 FSL, 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 N46 FSL registered?

N46 FSL is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is N46 FSL safe to buy?

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