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N589 VCY

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,904 mi
Last recorded47,904 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 VCY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 47,904 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 47,135 miles

Rear tyres slightly perishing.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 17 May 2013 46,494 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 May 2013 46,494 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 May 2012 45,742 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly binding.

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 16 May 2011 44,536 miles

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 16 May 2011 44,536 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 13 May 2010 43,647 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 42,898 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 May 2008 42,185 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 May 2008 42,182 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2007 41,677 miles

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 14 May 2007 41,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 6 May 2006 41,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2005 40,012 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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N589 VCY is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N589 VCY, 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

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What year was N589 VCY registered?

N589 VCY is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N589 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N589 VCY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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