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P214 NKM

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,144 mi
Last recorded127,144 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 NKM
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 127,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust noisy

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 115,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 115,310 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,141 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 96,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lowerd springs fitted all round

Pass 10 Nov 2010 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,843 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 73,767 miles

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

Parts of exhaust system corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,390 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 68,386 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 65,244 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 65,236 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P214 NKM is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P214 NKM, 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 P214 NKM registered?

P214 NKM is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 21 June 1997.

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