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P162 NBK

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,300 mi
Last recorded54,300 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 NBK
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,300 miles

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat slightly insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2009 54,300 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,718 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,116 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 32,115 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,906 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 26,906 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

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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P162 NBK is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P162 NBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P162 NBK registered?

P162 NBK is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P162 NBK safe to buy?

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