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NL02 YFT

2002 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,921 mi
Last recorded77,921 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Cinquecento41,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 YFT
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,921 miles

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

offside rear inner sill rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2014 77,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear inner sill rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,999 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 71,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 67,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,287 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

small areas of corrosion appearing on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2011 59,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

small areas of corrosion appearing on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,899 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,415 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,946 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,091 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 52,091 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,612 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 49,612 miles

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

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 YFT is a 2002 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFT, 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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NL02 YFT is a 2002 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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