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P205 RPW

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,710 mi
Last recorded74,710 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 RPW
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 74,706 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,393 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 59,377 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,589 miles

Both Front Shock Absorber Shroud Perished

Front Brake Discs Slightly Scored

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 44,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Both Front Shock Absorber Shroud Perished

Front Brake Discs Slightly Scored

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,102 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 34,073 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,456 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

both headlights water inside

handbrake low performance

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2009 28,456 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlights water inside

handbrake low performance

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,742 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 22,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,121 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 6 Feb 2006 20,415 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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P205 RPW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P205 RPW, 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 P205 RPW registered?

P205 RPW is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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