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P131 KDP

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

73,396 mi
Last recorded73,396 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 KDP
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 73,396 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s sill at rear slightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp images poor

o/s/r chassis leg slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,308 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 70,308 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,584 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 63,556 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,008 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 57,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 56,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leaking from both inner front driveshaft boots!

Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,181 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 53,181 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,004 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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P131 KDP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P131 KDP, 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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P131 KDP is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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