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N525 NHW

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,626 mi
Last recorded59,626 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 NHW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 59,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all exhaust corroded

corrosion evident to underside of car

n/s rear tyre cracking on walls

o/s and n/s front floor corroded

o/s and n/s headlight aim slightly low

Fail 2 May 2012 59,623 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all exhaust corroded

corrosion evident to underside of car

n/s rear tyre cracking on walls

o/s and n/s front floor corroded

o/s and n/s headlight aim slightly low

Pass 4 May 2011 55,714 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 55,714 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,439 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advice front brake fleis n/s and o/s

advice windscreen scrached

Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,439 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advice front brake fleis n/s and o/s

advice windscreen scrached

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,881 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,507 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 38,507 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust hanger limited life

wipers slightly worn

Pass 3 May 2006 37,832 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 37,830 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N525 NHW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N525 NHW, 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 N525 NHW registered?

N525 NHW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N525 NHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N525 NHW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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