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N551 KVF

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,352 mi
Last recorded67,352 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 KVF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 67,352 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 67,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r and o/s/r inner rear wheel arches very corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r brake hose secured with jublee clip

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,895 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r chassis leg corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,895 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r chassis leg corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,962 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 41,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,451 miles

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

cracks in offside front tyre

offside rear brake back plate rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,886 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,602 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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N551 KVF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N551 KVF, 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 N551 KVF registered?

N551 KVF is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N551 KVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 KVF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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