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P121 YUF

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,149 mi
Last recorded66,149 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 YUF
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

foot brake travel

front brake discs worn and lipped

nsf head lamp slightly deteriorated\drivers seat belt clip incomplete\brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroded\fuel pipes corroded\all tyres wearing on edges\security of rear bumper irons heavily corroded\

Fail 22 Aug 2012 66,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and lipped

nsf head lamp slightly deteriorated\drivers seat belt clip incomplete\brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroded\fuel pipes corroded\all tyres wearing on edges\security of rear bumper irons heavily corroded\

operation of hand brake rear levers seized

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underside corrosion

offside rear tyre outer edges worn

Fail 17 Aug 2011 59,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underside corrosion

offside rear tyre outer edges worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,586 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

N/S FRONT SEAT BELT STORK CASING MISSING

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER INTERNALS LOOSE AND RATTLING

Fail 13 Aug 2010 53,561 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

N/S FRONT SEAT BELT STORK CASING MISSING

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER INTERNALS LOOSE AND RATTLING

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front seat belt stalk outer caseing broken but still working

Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,706 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

near side front seat belt buckle deteriated but serviseable

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,706 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

near side front seat belt buckle deteriated but serviseable

Fail 4 Sep 2007 38,838 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,838 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 22,115 miles

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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P121 YUF is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,414 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 P121 YUF, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P121 YUF registered?

P121 YUF is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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