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NL02 XWO

2002 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,747 mi
Last recorded117,747 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Cinquecento41,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 XWO
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 117,747 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 113,080 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 110,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 103,393 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 98,539 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 91,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 79,917 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 79,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

heavy oil leak from vehicle

Pass 15 May 2009 77,581 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 74,849 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,989 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 70,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2006 51,941 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 2 Mar 2006 51,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

handbrake travel

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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NL02 XWO is a 2002 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL02 XWO, 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 NL02 XWO registered?

NL02 XWO is a 2002 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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