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N535 OCD

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,924 mi
Last recorded114,924 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 OCD
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 114,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

emissions on limit

Fail 22 Jan 2010 114,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

emissions on limit

Pass 22 Jan 2009 108,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

metal fuel pipes front to rearslight corrosion

offside rear bumper corner not attatched

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2009 108,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

metal fuel pipes front to rearslight corrosion

offside rear bumper corner not attatched

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2008 99,770 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to both front floors and under nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to rear chassis

rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 15 Jan 2008 99,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to both front floors and under nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to rear chassis

rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 25 Jan 2007 92,145 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 92,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 85,001 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 84,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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N535 OCD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N535 OCD, 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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N535 OCD is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 May 1996.

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