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P169 AFV

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,008 mi
Last recorded82,008 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 AFV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 82,008 miles

exhaust system loud

Fail 28 May 2026 81,958 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear tyres are cracking

exhaust system loud

Pass 22 May 2025 81,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 81,198 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,003 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 81,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 80,993 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 76,621 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 76,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 72,984 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2016 72,984 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 69,234 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear innersills slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 65,918 miles

battery warning lights on

bearside rear brake slightly binding

slight corrosion to nearside rear innersills

Fail 28 May 2014 65,918 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

battery warning lights on

bearside rear brake slightly binding

slight corrosion to nearside rear innersills

Pass 29 May 2013 63,355 miles

battery lights on

oil leak

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills

Pass 25 May 2012 60,323 miles

nearside&offside front bearing slighty rough

Fail 25 May 2012 60,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside&offside front bearing slighty rough

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,215 miles

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

Oil leak

battery lights on

offside front brakes slightly binding

Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,215 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery lights on

offside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 27 May 2010 53,618 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 53,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 49,433 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low om inside edge

Fail 27 May 2009 49,433 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres worn low om inside edge

Pass 16 May 2008 44,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 40,516 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 36,282 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 36,282 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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P169 AFV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P169 AFV, 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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P169 AFV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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