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P240 SPV

1997 Fiat Cinquecento

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,498 mi
Last recorded55,498 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Cinquecento59,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 SPV
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 55,498 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 55,481 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,463 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 55,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,397 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,333 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 55,253 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 55,246 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,191 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,901 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,753 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,540 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,960 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,615 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,051 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,583 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,132 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,801 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 50,988 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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P240 SPV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P240 SPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P240 SPV?

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What year was P240 SPV registered?

P240 SPV is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P240 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 SPV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P240 SPV have outstanding finance?

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