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N533 VPB

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

34,265 mi
Last recorded34,265 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN533 VPB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,265 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,535 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poor horn note

Fail 31 Aug 2012 24,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poor horn note

Fail 24 Aug 2011 23,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap rubber perished

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap rubber perished

Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

scratches on windcreen

Fail 18 Aug 2010 23,434 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

scratches on windcreen

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SPARE TYRE SIZE=135/70

STRONGLY ADVISE BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

wiper scratches on windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2009 23,023 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SPARE TYRE SIZE=135/70

STRONGLY ADVISE BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

wiper scratches on windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,378 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 22,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

exhaust leak and hole centre pipe

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,655 miles

oil

Fail 3 Aug 2007 21,655 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

o/s/r brake binding so unable to check wheel bearings

poor horn note

wipers do not self park

Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,802 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

poor washer alignment

Fail 2 Aug 2006 20,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

poor washer alignment

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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N533 VPB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N533 VPB, 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 N533 VPB registered?

N533 VPB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N533 VPB safe to buy?

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