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N530 NHW

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,329 mi
Last recorded21,329 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 NHW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 21,329 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 20,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 19,348 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 19,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 17,777 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 17,777 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 17,754 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlamps fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlamps fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 17,682 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 17,671 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,602 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 17,047 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,564 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 16,564 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 16,162 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,760 miles

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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N530 NHW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N530 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N530 NHW?

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What year was N530 NHW registered?

N530 NHW is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N530 NHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N530 NHW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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