MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
underside rusty
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and on legal limit
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges close to limit
slight damage to all four wheel rims
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N478 VPH is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 N478 VPH, 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 N478 VPH registered?
N478 VPH is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 June 1996.
Is N478 VPH safe to buy?
The MOT history for N478 VPH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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