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N528 MOU

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,333 mi
Last recorded135,333 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 MOU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 135,333 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 135,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

poor paton head lights exust mod two bar fited

Pass 1 Jun 2012 129,201 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 129,201 miles

Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

front tyers low pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2011 116,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,445 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 82,445 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 92,784 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,784 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 88,930 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED SO REAR SEAT BELTS NO TESTED

REAR OFFSIDE BUMPER MOUNT WEAK

REAR WHEEL ARCH HOLED

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 88,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no rear seats fitted so rear belts not tested

offside rear bumper mount broken

offside rear wheel arch holed by corrosion

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 84,003 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 83,986 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N528 MOU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue 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 N528 MOU, 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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N528 MOU is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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