MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,187 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front exhaust mount detiorating
Rear suspension corrosion repairs covered by underseal not allowing full inspection
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to front floor pans
corrosion to rear brake hose ferruls;brackets; and clips
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
headlight patterns weak
rear sub frame corroded
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
headlight patterns weak
rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
head light patterns weak
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
head light patterns poor
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s rear inner wheel arch rusty
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
rear subframe rusty
rear subframe rusty
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P231 YCD is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 P231 YCD, 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 P231 YCD registered?
P231 YCD is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 25 July 1997.
Is P231 YCD safe to buy?
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