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N957 XKO

1995 Fiat Cinquecento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

96,835 mi
Last recorded96,835 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Cinquecento64,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 XKO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 96,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage ; no cords exposed

Noise on engine

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 96,835 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

Nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage ; no cords exposed

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 96,834 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 96,439 miles

Battery insecure

timing belt cover missing

Fail 1 Jul 2008 96,438 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

timing belt cover missing

Pass 2 Aug 2007 578,781 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 578,781 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Handbrake travel high.

Pass 27 Jul 2006

engine coolant leak

Fail 26 Jul 2006 92,786 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine coolant leaking

n/s tront wheel rim has slight damage

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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N957 XKO is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 64,422 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 N957 XKO, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N957 XKO registered?

N957 XKO is a 1995 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 27 August 1995.

Is N957 XKO safe to buy?

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