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N688 DKY

1996 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,867 mi
Last recorded98,867 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento61,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 DKY
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r inner wing holed and rear end of o/s outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

service brake on your vehicle has just met the required brake efficiency it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair effiiciency is 51%

Fail 17 Jul 2009 98,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r inner wing holed and rear end of o/s outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 23 Jul 2008 90,131 miles

handbrake levers out of back plates loose

Fail 22 Jul 2008 90,131 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake levers out of back plates loose

Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,417 miles

handbrake lever high

Fail 5 Jul 2007 82,408 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

slight blow on exhaust † †front flexi hoses cracked † †front tyres wearing on edges † †front pads 95% worn † †both ns rims damaged † †rear gearbox mounting split

Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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N688 DKY is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N688 DKY, 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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N688 DKY is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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