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N574 VPB

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

26,341 mi
Last recorded26,341 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN574 VPB
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 26,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SOME CORROSION O/S REAR OUTER SILL

Pass 14 Oct 2024 24,755 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 24,736 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 21,591 miles

general surface corrosion on underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2023 21,591 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2022 19,144 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 18,452 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 18,447 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 18,443 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 18,419 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 18,369 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear service brake low effort

Pass 18 May 2016 18,252 miles

Offside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 18 May 2016 18,250 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2015 17,927 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 17,528 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 May 2014 17,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2013 17,076 miles

low service brake effort on nearside rear

slight drag on nearside rear wheel

Fail 22 May 2013 17,076 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

low service brake effort on nearside rear

slight drag on nearside rear wheel

Fail 23 May 2012 16,905 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 16,905 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 16,650 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,324 miles

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Fail 18 May 2010 16,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 15,941 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 15,562 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 15,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,181 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 15,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,729 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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N574 VPB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N574 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 N574 VPB registered?

N574 VPB is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N574 VPB safe to buy?

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