MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,702 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P23 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P23 XHT, 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 P23 XHT registered?
P23 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 29 May 1997.
Is P23 XHT safe to buy?
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