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N649 BTF

2002 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,811 mi
Last recorded47,811 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Fiat Cinquecento41,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 BTF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,811 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 136,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 136,752 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2010 136,627 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 131,159 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lambda fluctuating pass on over all require attenrion

Fail 9 Jul 2007 131,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

lambda fluctuating pass on over all

Pass 29 Jun 2006 122,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N649 BTF is a 2002 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,552 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 N649 BTF, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N649 BTF registered?

N649 BTF is a 2002 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is N649 BTF safe to buy?

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