MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front bumper insecure
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear offside and nearside tyre walls deterioating
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear offside and nearside tyre walls deterioating
Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s door check strap broken
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
hand brake lever high
o/s door check strap broken
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
coolant leaking
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento SX?
Based on 2,797 MOT tests across 594 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N961 SPR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 62,894 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 SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 407 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N961 SPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Cinquecento SX typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N961 SPR registered?
N961 SPR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento SX, first registered on 30 January 1996.
Is N961 SPR safe to buy?
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